UK and Australia law enforcement facial recognition projects under public microscope
The UK police in Northern Ireland are debating facial recognition and biometric data retention rules, with some stakeholders calling for…
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Banks, fintechs across Europe, UK, UAE and Singapore ramp up biometric onboarding
Financial institutions across the world are introducing selfie biometrics for onboarding customers remotely, including with a new contract for Sumsub…
Another year, another list of missed biometrics recommendations at DHS
U.S. Congress’ primary watchdog agency is nudging the Department of Homeland Security to get moving on some important biometrics-related recommendations…
Australian government outlines potential audit of its digital identity system
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has released its audit work plan for 2023-24, and will again consider a review…
The imperative for responsible use of biometrics
By Youzec Kurp, VP Identity & Biometric Solutions at Thales In today’s digital age, biometric technologies have emerged as powerful…
Mitek’s Nasdaq suspension stayed, ‘final’ delisting hearing next month
The suspension of digital ID vendor Mitek Systems from the Nasdaq exchange has been stayed, according to Mitek. The company…
Privy opens Sydney office to build digital trust between Indonesia and Australia
Privy, one of Indonesia’s leading digital trust providers, has become the first Indonesian technology company to export its digital identity…
Dutch govt kicks off rolling deployment of digital ID law
The Netherlands has enacted its Digital Government Act, which defines how Dutch government agencies and semi-government organizations create secure digital…
Jordan reaches half a million activated digital identities
Half a million individuals in Jordan have successfully activated their digital identities in the country’s official digital ID verification application,…
Precise signs up reseller, customers in pivot towards biometric visitor management
Precise Biometrics has announced a series of new deals for its recently acquired EastCoast Visit as the company seeks growth…
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