Securing data with biometrics and the security of biometric data itself are the main themes for the week in digital…
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Surveillance cameras to reach 1 billion by 2021 as face biometrics for police, schools, retail roll out
There will be one billion surveillance cameras in operation around the world by 2021, up nearly 30 percent from 770…
Myanmar to introduce mandatory biometric data collection for massive national database
The Ministry of Transport and Communications in Myanmar has come up with a strategy to create a national database of…
Ukraine to launch digital ID as Malaysia reveals open source approach to national biometric system
The Cabinet of Ukraine has launched a pilot project as it seeks to stand up a national digital ID system…
UIDAI earning over $1M per month for Aadhaar biometric authentication and eKYC
Aadhaar authentication and eKYC services have generated Rs 270 million (nearly US$3.8 million) for the Unique Identification Authority of India…
ImageWare Systems biometric platform gets security compliance validation by SOC-2 audit
ImageWare Systems has received security compliance validation for its Biometric Identity Management Platform, after completing an audit for Service Organization…
Million-dollar investments drive AI research, innovation at Oxford, Georgia Tech, Singapore
Oxford University is looking at international candidates to fill out the position of director of its new Institute for Ethics…
NEC America facility to demonstrate end-to-end biometric technologies for federal government
NEC Corporation of America has launched a Federal Customer Experience Center in Arlington, Virginia, to provide immersive experiences with its…
Iris ID and Identiv win ASTORS, Chooch AI, Trulioo and Jumio innovation recognized
Iris ID has won its third ASTOR Homeland Security Award from American Security Today, picking up platinum-level recognition for its…
HSF Research advises CISOs to take note of biometric innovations in wake of Leidos UK Home Office deal
The recent appointment of Leidos to lead a UK Home Office cybersecurity project shows the vital role biometrics will play…
