CrimTrac seeking supplier to build more versatile national biometric identification database
Australian crime data authority CrimTrac is seeking more flexibility in accessing other databases, such as national location data, as it…
Government Services
News, interviews and reports relating to government contracts for biometric systems used in eGovernment, border control, national security and national ID.
Israeli cyber experts call on government to cancel planned biometric ID system
Seventy four Israeli cyber experts have requested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, cabinet ministers and Knesset members to immediately cease plans…
TSA selects airports for FBI`s real time criminal history monitoring pilot
The TSA Office of Intelligence and Analysis Program Management division has selected Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to participate in a…
Delhi government considering biometric time and attendance system in hospitals
The Delhi government is considering the implementation of an Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance system in its hospitals to track the time…
Biometrics bill sees backlash, Windows 10, Apple patents, fingerprint technology & more top stories
Here’s a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Windows 10 Microsoft’s…
Nigerian government begins biometric verification pilot for civil servants
Nigeria’s Kaduna State government has begun a biometric verification pilot for all civil servants in its employment in an effort…
Biometric database pilot continues in Israel despite negative report
Israel Interior Minister Silvan Shalom announced he is extending the biometric database pilot program for identity cards for a nine…
Popular trends in biometrics: a recap of the week’s top reports
Here’s a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Facial recognition Facial…
Digital Rights Movement report criticizes Israel’s national biometric database
The Digital Rights Movement has published a new report that criticizes the biometric database that Israel’s Interior Ministry is currently…
Fingerprint biometrics and facial recognition most popular this week
Here’s a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Fingerprints Once again,…
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