Defining remote biometric identification technically and legally
For a more accurate discussion on what remote biometric identification is and current and potential laws around it, the association…
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How banks and retailers fight a rising tide of fraud with multimodal biometrics
By Brett Beranek, Vice President & General Manager, Security & Biometrics, Nuance Communications In times of disruption, fraudsters see opportunity,…
Nigeria election agency not ready to further extend deadline for voter ID collection
Authorities have dismissed any calls for a further extension of the current 29 January deadline for registered Nigerians to collect…
Apple files patent work for ‘body print’ recognition, digital Watch crown
The U.S. Patent Office published a biometric home security patent application filed by Apple (20230013117) last week. The document expands…
Philippines rejects voter registration deadline extension, upgrades IT systems
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines has denied a possible extension to the biometric voter registration procedures beyond…
Veridas, ID-Pal, I3, Suprema target growth in new biometrics markets with executive hires
Veridas has a new CMO, appointing a former Mitek director to tap into her global business development experience. Along similar…
Lack of talent and focus on users pose barriers to Canada’s digital ID ambitions
There is plenty of optimism about the future of digital identity in Canada, but that was not the focus during…
Liberian IDs short for vote; could you clear your throat for security?
The math usually looks bad for somebody in the runup to an election, but in Liberia’s case this election year,…
Biometrics providers push further into financial services, past digital ID misconceptions
A set of stubborn myths about digital ID are posing stubborn barriers to its application in banking and financial services,…
US border boost for biometrics suppliers as Customs, ICE contracts grow
Firms providing border building and border crossing services including biometrics look set to benefit from growing budgets from the U.S….
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