Arkansas privacy bill proceeds, but without coverage of AI and biometrics
Arkansas’ privacy bill is moving ahead, but may have lost some of its potency, according to a report from MLex….
Government Services
News, interviews and reports relating to government contracts for biometric systems used in eGovernment, border control, national security and national ID.
South African agencies sign multiparty digital ID deal to drive govt efficiency
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has entered into a multiparty collaboration agreement with three government agencies seeking to leverage…
Thailand integrates biometric ID management into public health ecosystem
The Thai government has opted for a face and iris biometric system as part of efforts to tighten its control…
EU prepares for GDPR simplification
The European Commission is planning to issue a proposal for simplifying the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the next…
Biometrics and photo IDs need friends to fight fraud
Biometric fraud prevention, whether at borders or in payments, often depends on photo ID documents, even as new credentials and…
Millions face new hurdles under US Social Security ID verification overhaul
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to roll out new identity-proofing requirements that could affect millions of Americans, reshaping…
UK background check service to improve identity verification over the next 3 years
The UK’s background check Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) plans to reduce its reliance on manual ID verification and allow…
Philippines national biometric authentication program presents business opportunity
The Philippines’ national ID system and expanding use of biometrics presents a growing opportunity for providers of the associated technologies,…
Greece introduces unique identifier for each citizen
Greece is modernizing its national identification cards by introducing mandatory personal identification numbers (PINs). The 12-digit identifiers are unique to…
Sensitive data protections expand under sweeping new DOJ rules
In a bold step squarely intended to defend U.S. national security interests, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will implement…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection