Yitu files application for major face biometrics IPO in China
Yitu Technology is the latest facial biometrics unicorn based in China to apply for an initial public offering on a domestic…
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.
Beijing unveils crosswalk with biometric facial recognition to catch jaywalkers
The City of Beijing has installed a biometric smart crosswalk at an intersection in Zhongguancun, Haidian district, that can send…
How to avoid becoming the next major BIPA class action target when using facial recognition for security and surveillance
By David J. Oberly, Biometric Privacy & Data Privacy Attorney Swift, rapid advances have fueled a proliferation of facial recognition…
Alibaba and China Mobile rumored to be investing $443M in Dahua’s biometric surveillance business
Dahua may be in line for a major investment in its biometric surveillance business from Alibaba and China Mobile, with Reuters reporting…
Vision-Box biometrics deployed at Canadian airport, more airports in Asia roll out facial recognition processes
Winnipeg Airports Authority has selected biometric automated border control (ABC) eGates from Vision-Box to check the facial biometrics of arriving…
Android camera APIs must preserve facial appearance for biometrics
Android camera software APIs will not be able to alter facial appearance, Google revealed in its latest Compatibility Definition Document,…
Police in Japan reveal use of facial biometrics in criminal probes
A biometric facial recognition system that matches photos of offenders with images from social media and surveillance cameras has been…
Amazon and Microsoft move for dismissal of biometric privacy suit, arguing no jurisdiction for training data
Illinois’ biometric privacy law does not apply to conduct out of state and therefore suits against Amazon and Microsoft over…
Face biometrics part of proposed California law regulating kids’ social media
Proposed legislation in California would make it illegal for operators of social media sites and applications to accept new accounts…
Remote biometric onboarding customer wins for Onfido, TruNarrative and Jumio
Biometrics are delivering authentication for ever-more digital onboarding and regulatory checks around the world, with Onfido technology implemented by a…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection