UK government grants one-year extension for biometric data retention law review
In a legislation document issued on Tuesday, the UK government announced it has extended the timeframe for a review into…
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.
Selfies ok for new Irish passport cards
Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs has launched a website and mobile app which allows users to apply for the new…
Facial recognition, video forensics bolster human expertise
This is a guest post by Robert Sprecher, Program Director for Face Recognition and Video Analytics for MorphoTrak. Thanks to…
Mastercard rolling out payment system using facial and fingerprint recognition
Mastercard is rolling out MasterCard Identity Check, the credit card firm’s new payments system that enables consumers to make online…
Biometrics on the move, facial recognition, biometric payment options, fraud prevention & more top news
Here’s a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Universal ID management…
UK Home Office considers increasing regulations for facial recognition use
The UK’s Home Office is considering increasing the regulations for retention of face recognition records, following criticisms from privacy adovacates…
Orlando IA first US airport to add facial recognition to automated passport control
Orlando International Airport is the first US airport to add facial recognition to its automated passport control (APC) kiosks. The…
Hungarian government proposes storing biometric data of citizens
Hungary’s Interior Ministry proposed a new bill last week that creates an authority to oversee the storing of facial data…
Worldpay considering integrating facial recognition for UK card transactions
UK payment processing firm Worldpay is looking into ways in which facial recognition can be implemented to help verify consumer…
Police use of facial recognition technology to be reviewed by ethics committee
The Leicestershire Police’s use of facial recognition technology is under review by the force’s new ethics committee, the Leicester Mercury…
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