Global ID patents protocols for biometric device as identity credential
Finger vein recognition has drawn increasing attention from the biometrics community in recent years, with more patents being granted and…
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EU gathers feedback on EUDI Wallet certification, implementation
As the European Union approaches the launch of its digital identity project, feedback on the certification of the conformity of…
Brazilian digital ID firm Unico acquires Oz Forensics and Trully.AI
Brazilian digital identity unicorn Unico has announced more acquisitions. The selfie biometrics provider, backed by the likes of Goldman Sachs,…
Ensuring equitable representation in the development of voice authentication systems
With the rise of voice biometrics, questions are being raised about the use of this technology among groups of people…
Airport biometrics one thing most Americans agree on
The vast majority of U.S. travelers approve of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) use of biometrics at airports, which clocks…
EES has not been tested in France, say border authorities
No chance of testing new systems, longer queues, new equipment and new costs are the biggest challenges for French border…
Nigeria boosts trust in its biometric passport with ICAO PKD enrollment
Nigeria has announced its enrollment in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Public Key Directory (PKD) and Public Key Infrastructure,…
US wants EU members to give access to travelers’ biometric data by 2027
The U.S. authorities continue to push for access to EU member states’ biometric databases to conduct traveler screening as part…
Azerbaijan plans rapid digital ID adoption to boost economy
Azerbaijan is planning to have 1 million citizens using digital identities by the end of 2026, the country’s Ministry of…
UK lawmakers debate facial recognition as a solution for retail crime
UK retail crime levels have been surging in recent years with lawmakers launching an inquiry on organized shoplifting gangs, including…
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