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Sale of Idemia may net less, result in a bust-up

Handicapping the sale of Idemia proves the advice about reading tea leaves. You have to drink the tea first. In…

 

Daon introduces TrustX cloud biometrics platform

Daon has unveiled a new cloud product for identity proofing and authentication called TrustX to offer the biometric identity verification…

 

Nepal pauses national ID card verification contract to probe tender process

Nepal’s Cabinet is halting a biometric ID contract and forming a panel to probe the decision by the country’s former…

 

OTP still more common than biometrics for passwordless authentication: SecureAuth

Biometrics are catching up to PINs, but still lag behind one-time passwords as a method of passwordless authentication, according to…

 

Intellicheck, OCR Labs, and Privately each pass security, privacy evaluations

Several companies in the identity and biometrics space have announced new certifications to demonstrate their commitment to privacy and security…

 

Frontex invites companies to pitch border biometrics in preparation for EES

As European Union member states prepare for a new biometric border entry and exit system, European border agency Frontex is…

 

Belfast digital ID startup SureCert wins advisor role for Thailand’s digital ID strategy

Belfast-based digital identity and background check provider SureCert has won a contract to support the foundation of a national digital…

 

Privacy advocates upset at back-door tactics for Irish facial recognition law

Opponents in the Irish government to police use of facial recognition with body cameras are expressing alarm at what they…

 

EU delays biometric checks; Orient Express cancels UK route

The European Union (EU) is delaying fingerprint and facial scans for travelers, although the change has not been officially announced….

 

Idemia I&S wins $128M ID and biometrics scanner contract to enhance US airport security

Idemia Identity & Security USA has secured an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ), $128 million contract with the U.S. Department…

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