Senegal’s biometric database easing deportation of its nationals from EU territory
A national biometric database system in Senegal is now helping European Union (EU) member states to effect forced removals of…
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Innovatrics update improves biometric matching accuracy for children’s fingerprints
Innovatrics has announced the availability of a new algorithm aimed at closing the accuracy gap in fingerprint biometric matching between…
RealNetworks wins facial recognition and AI analytics contract with US Air Force
Safr from RealNetworks has earned its third Small Business Research Innovation (SBIR) deal from the United States Air Force (USAF)…
ID R&D voice biometrics and facial liveness detection added to Invigilator proctoring app
The Invigilator, a mobile app for protecting the integrity of online exams and assessments, is integrating passive facial liveness detection…
Half of organizations use biometrics for privileged account access
Spending on multi-factor authentication (MFA) is set for a major increase, as nearly three quarters of respondents (74 percent) to…
BIO-key issued patent for continuously updated biometric templates
A patent has been issued for a continuous process of authenticating people with biometrics. To date, authentication systems have been…
Amazon continues to fight hard to send biometric privacy cases to arbitration
A federal appellate court has affirmed that Amazon cannot impose arbitration on minors wanting to be part of proposed class-action…
EmpTech biometric storage kiosk secures staff travel documents for CCB
Emperor Technology (EmpTech) has won a contract with China Construction Bank (CCB) to deliver its biometric Smart Travel Document Management System…
Plans for digital birth certificates in Australia underway
Consultations have already begun for the introduction of digital birth certificates in Australia, with the State of New South Wales…
Contactless biometrics and airport automation demand spiking ahead of passenger return
Contactless biometrics and automation were already increasingly important to airport operations before the pandemic, but could be critical as passengers…
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