UAE announces ‘eliminating’ ID cards with biometric identification
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced it has developed and tested biometric identification systems that will eliminate the need…
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.
New Zealand to receive biometrics code by mid-2025
New Zealand’s biometrics code will finally be completed by mid-2025, while the implementation is slated to start after an official…
NSW Police abandons Cognitec’s facial recognition
New South Wales police have deactivated facial recognition capabilities in their suspect identification system following concerns about its accuracy. The…
LAFC teams up with Wicket to offer facial authentication for ticketing, concessions
Wicket continues to excel in the biometric ticketing space, with the announcement of a partnership with LAFC to bring what…
Hungary to use FRT for LGBTQ+ surveillance, PM linked to digital ID software provider
Hungary has passed legislation targeting the LGBTQ community, including banning annual Pride marches which can now be surveilled by facial…
Entrust, ConnectID tapped for biometric fraud prevention as ID theft grows
The importance of fraud prevention with selfie biometrics for user onboarding is evident around the world with Entrust, ConnectID and…
Global airports approach replacement of passports with face biometrics
Face biometrics will replace airline check-ins and boarding passes globally, if a change proposed by the International Civil Aviation Organization…
Scottish Biometrics Commissioner launches consultation on LFR with police
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner and local law enforcement agencies have launched a consultation on police use of live facial recognition…
OCR Studio adds face liveness, more document types in SDK update
OCR Studio has updated its flagship software development kit with new biometric security features, expanded identity document and record support,…
NEC and Keyless identify high marks in NIST face biometrics benchmark
Keyless is celebrating a new high result in a key category of the Face Recognition Technology Evaluation (FRTE) held by…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection