FBI seeks industry input on classified identity-based biometric system
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry input on a new classified,…
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Ping launches control layer for continuous digital identity assurance
Enterprise authentication has been undermined by sophisticated fraud attacks from AI-enabled social engineering to synthetic identities, prompting Ping Identity to…
Estonia awards contract for e-Residency remote biometrics capturing tech to X Infotech
Estonia has awarded a tender to develop remote biometrics capturing technology for its popular e-Residency program to identity technology company…
NEC gains accreditation for four digital identity products under NZ trust framework
NEC New Zealand is the first digital identity provider to be accredited under the government’s Digital Identity Services Trust Framework…
OVD Kinegram Mobile Chip SDK update targets faster, more reliable digital ID checks
OVD Kinegram has updated its Mobile Chip SDK, implementing technical optimizations that the Swiss firm says increases document chip verification…
Vietnam prepares biometric verification for 100m mobile phone users
Biometric identity verification is becoming a feature of life in Vietnam. The latest measure sees mobile phone users swept up…
DHS science office signals continued investment in biometrics and identity systems
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is seeking industry input on scientific and technical support…
Research says tattoo recognition critical in identifying decedents in South Africa
A study carried out by South African academics has underscored the fact that tattoos are an important biometric marker critical…
From visa runs to QR codes, Thailand’s expats face new digital reality
Thailand has long been a haven for those seeking tropical sun, beaches and a laidback lifestyle. It’s host to communities…
World’s iris biometrics scans launch in one country, undone in another
World has made its debut in Italy, deploying Orbs to Rome to register “proof of human” with iris biometrics scans….
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