IntegenX has new director, office in DC
IntegenX Inc., developer of the rapid human DNA identification technology system known as RapidHIT, recently opened a new office in Washington,…
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement biometrics refers to applications and biometric systems which aid law enforcement agencies. While most often fingerprints, DNA, and in some cases facial recognition, this is a wide-ranging category and can include AFIS, ABIS, mobile identification systems, criminal ID solutions, fingerprint recognition, surveillance, as well as access control systems.
Spoofing threatens biometrics security
Spoofing is something that biometric security providers dread. While we enjoy spoofs on television, this is no laughing matter when…
Can biometric technology reign in India’s corruption?
Biometrics technology is expected to reign in India’s rampant corruption, especially where poor laborers and migrant workers are concerned. A…
NBI biometrics centers expand
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines recently implemented a new Biometrics Clearance System to improve quality of…
Biometrics data to be collected from foreign visitors to India
Foreign nationals visiting India as tourists or working may soon have their biometrics data collected. India will pilot the project…
Fast fingerprint processing to cost more for Ontario volunteers
Expedited criminal record checks that utilize biometric fingerprint processing for volunteers in Ontario will cost much more than traditional criminal…
Police in San Bernardino Valley using biometrics during sweeps
Californian cities are now using biometric systems during crime sweeps. The police departments of Barstow, Fontana, Upland, Montclair, San Bernardino…
Bill C-30 under scrutiny due to privacy concerns
In Canada, both federal and Ontario privacy commissioners have expressed concern over Bill C-30, which they say is too invasive…
U.S. immigrant fingerprint sharing program flawed
James Makowski, a Chicago-area U.S. citizen, is suing the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security…
Indian President appeals to citizens to enroll in biometric registery
Under the Citizenship Act 1955 and Citizenship Rules 2003, the citizen registration under the National Population Register (NPR) is mandatory…
