Global push to strengthen ID verification with selfie biometrics gains momentum
Selfie biometrics are being mandated for financial institutions in another jurisdiction, while SmartSearch has announced a new version of its…
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Facial recognition could make EVs more comfortable or add to data exposure risk
The mostly empty road Tesla has enjoyed in the North American electric vehicle market may be ending even as the…
ID.me expands biometric access for government agencies via Carahsoft partnership
A new partnership between ID.me and Carahsoft Technology Corp. will make the former’s secure digital network and technology more widely…
Unsolicited text messages to Zimbabwe voters raise data privacy concerns
Short Message Services (SMSs) sent to registered voters in Zimbabwe lately urging them to throw their support behind incumbent President…
EU preparing tough measures for AI, while UK and US take a slow approach
The European Parliament is preparing tough new measures over the use of artificial intelligence, including facial recognition, as it edges…
Philippines sees progress in digital PhilID rollout, revises KYC rules
Officials of the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) says there is continued progress in issuing the two digital versions of the…
StoneLock launches software for compliant biometric access control
StoneLock has launched a portfolio of biometric software to reduce risk for businesses with secure, identity and access management, according…
Biometrics for healthcare introduced in Thailand, Slovenia
Governments are continuing to roll out biometric credentials to give citizens secure access to healthcare services. Thailand is piloting eye…
Smart Engines OCR now reads credit card numbers in more formats
A neural networks has been developed by Smart Engines as part of an upgrade to its Smart Code Engine 2.0…
Imprivata launches digital ID assessment tools for healthcare organizations
U.S.-based digital identity security and biometrics firm Imprivata has launched two free tools for healthcare organizations called the Digital Identity…
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