The fallacy of hacked face biometrics’ vulnerability
Biometric data is personal data. It is sensitive personal information. It can be used by hackers to open accounts using…
Facial Recognition
A facial recognition system is a computer application for automatically identifying or verifying a person from a two- or three-dimensional digital image or a frame from a video source. It is typically used in security systems alone or in combination with other factors. Can also be used to perform liveness detection. Find facial recognition solutions here.
Clearview AI earns TX-RAMP certification for biometric data protection
A new certification for Clearview AI will provide data security assurance to the law enforcement agencies that use its facial…
UK needs new biometrics strategy: Scotland Biometrics Commissioner
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner wants the UK government to reset its biometrics strategy and develop a framework for national biometrics…
New Zealand crafts AI regulation and digital ID strategy with an eye on Europe
As governments globally come to terms with the need for AI regulation and a strategy on digital identity, many are…
Bullet vending machine uses IDScan.net face biometrics for age verification
If you thought age verification measures for pornography were controversial, American Rounds would like you to hold its beer. The…
As Brazil debates AI bill, calls for facial recognition bans emerge
A group of rights organizations is calling on the Brazilian government to pass the country’s proposed AI regulation and introduce…
Police upgrade biometrics capabilities and transparency
Law enforcement biometrics are a central theme in several of the most-read stories of the past week on Biometric Update,…
Contactless biometrics for Curaçao, Berlin and Marseille airports
More airports across the world are going biometric, implementing contactless border crossings and new digital services. Caribbean tourist destination Curaçao…
Cherry-picking old stats undermines US border biometrics criticism
Influential studies from 2018 and 2019 still hold a prominent place in many reports on demographic differentials or bias in…
Digital identity verification shifting towards SSI with marketplaces and ZKP
The landscape of digital identity verification is undergoing a significant transformation in an era dominated by concerns over data privacy…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection