Businesses fight identity fraud surge with misplaced confidence, lack of insight
A new report examining identity fraud trends across Europe reveals a disconnect between business confidence and the actual scale of…
Articles By Masha Borak
Masha Borak is a technology journalist. Her work has appeared in Wired, Business Insider, Rest of World, and other media outlets. Previously she reported for the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Reach out to her at masha@biometricupdate.com.
LSEG leads child identity theft campaign
When Renata Galvão was just six years old, her identity was stolen and used to amass a US$400,000 debt. After…
New Zealand’s privacy watchdog okays Foodstuffs facial recognition trial
The facial recognition system used by New Zealand’s supermarket chain Foodstuffs to prevent retail crime is compliant with privacy rules…
Hypr partners with HID on unified access control, launches KYE, biometric tools
U.S.-based decentralized authentication company Hypr has announced a new partnership with HID, which has resulted in two product integrations. The…
Token releases biometric security key
Biometric wearable maker Token has released a new line of physical security keys for multifactor authentication (MFA) to complement its…
Nebraska and Vermont introduce Kids Code bills despite Big Tech backlash
Nebraska and Vermont have joined the list of U.S. states introducing stricter rules for minors accessing social media platforms and…
DRC cuts biometric passport price, adds online enrollment with new supplier Dermalog
Citizens of Congo-Kinshasa will be able to apply for the country’s new biometric passport by the end of this week…
Fight over disclosure of FRT used by NJ cops heads to state Supreme Court
A group of civil rights organizations are calling on the New Jersey Supreme Court to uphold rulings that grant a…
Nigeria kickstarts presidential committee to boost DPI implementation
Nigeria is moving forward in its plans to transform the country through digital public infrastructure (DPI). On Tuesday, it announced…
Meta cleared to fight ‘celeb-bait’ ads with facial recognition in South Korea
Meta has received a green light from South Korean regulators to introduce a facial recognition service that will block ads…
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