UK allocates £10.5 million for new EES kiosks
Despite announcements that the EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) will be postponed until November, British ports are still struggling to prepare…
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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.
Driver survey finds lack of perceived usefulness for recognition technology
While big-name companies such as Qualcomm, Ford and Mercedes have been rushing to invest in automotive biometrics, vehicle owners seem…
First sentence handed down in Malta identity card scandal
Malta’s illegal identity card racket, linked to government agency Identità, has received its first court sentencing. Meanwhile, a civil rights…
Ex-UK biometrics commissioner joins Police Digital Service
Former UK Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner Tony Eastaugh will become interim CEO of the Police Digital Service (PDS), an…
Bavarian Interior Minister wants live facial recognition at German train stations
The Bavarian Minister of Interior has come out in support of police deployment of live facial recognition, as Germany discusses…
Researchers analyze quality assessment algorithms for biometric samples
Researchers have published a new paper analyzing quality assessment algorithms that measure the fairness of captured biometric samples. The paper…
Australia’s TEx digital verification system could be a ‘golden ticket’ for fraud, says industry
Australia’s plan to introduce a new digital verification system called Trust Exchange (TEx) continues to attract criticism from identity industry…
How face biometric payment companies can build consumer confidence: study
Biometrics payment providers still have a long way ahead to convince consumers to make transactions by scanning their faces. But…
Asia-Pacific prepares for new tech regulation
Countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) should work on making their national digital IDs interoperable, says Daniel Castro, vice…
Could the UK government’s AI plans bring more cash for private businesses?
For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the UK, government contracts are still out of reach: Despite an increase…
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