Nigerian President wants centralized biometric database before 2023 Polls
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has instructed all federal agencies collecting personal and biometric data…
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Daon partners on cross-channel biometric authentication modernization initiative
Daon is partnering with Business Performance Innovation (BPI) Network, and Chief Marketing Office (CMO) Council on a global initiative that…
FIDO authentication forecast to surpass $565M by 2031 for security, UX, fraud prevention
A global increase in cyberattacks and data breaches have resulted in the growing adoption of solutions based on FIDO Alliance standards…
Slot machine chain exposes customer biometrics in data breach
Slot machine parlor chain Dotty’s owner Nevada Restaurant Services (NRS) has disclosed a privacy breach that exposed customers’ biometrics and…
Growing SIM swap fraud threat necessitates strong identity verification
By Stuart Neal, General Manager for Identity at Boku Inc. Mobile banking has become a smartphone practice as common as…
Biometrics basis for massive financial inclusion project reflects privacy prioritization
Digital ID has taken on new importance over the past year, driving a spectacular and extended run of financing which…
Trust Stamp tokenized biometrics for Mastercard financial inclusion initiative
Mastercard has chosen Trust Stamp to provide biometric privacy technology for its African financial inclusion initiative with Paycode. The Mastercard…
Onfido, Au10tix tout many millions saved with biometrics and fraud prevention tools
Both Onfido and Au10tix have revealed the estimated economic impact of their biometric and digital ID solutions on customers, in…
Digital identity evaluation tools to be turned on Africa
Coinciding with events for International ID Day, the Digital Identities Design and Uses project is launching an evaluation of digital…
ForgeRock raises $275M and reaches $2.8B valuation in IPO
The latest major IPO in the biometrics space with ForgeRock’s initial public offering raking in $275 million and its stock…
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