EU police can store biometrics with no time limit if processing rules followed
Law enforcement agencies can store biometric and genetic data from convicts and suspects in accordance with national and European laws,…
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Algeria to get UK support on digital forensics, biometrics for policing
The Directorate General of National Security of Algeria (DGSN) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United…
Deepfake crisis gets dire prompting new investment, calls for regulation
Deepfake detection and social engineering defense startup Doppel has raised 70 million dollars in Series C funding. According to Fortune,…
UK claims of digital ID cloud security likely come down to encryption, not location
A UK junior minister is holding up data residency as a factor in keeping digital identity information private and secure,…
TSA’s new identity verification fee signals major shift in post–REAL ID enforcement
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has quietly taken a consequential step in how it will handle travelers who show up…
Yoti to provide 4 age assurance options for Shopify
Shopify has integrated Yoti’s biometric technology to provide age checks for the sale of age-restricted goods, marking a significant win…
Signicat warns lack of clarity, business model could hold back EUDI Wallet benefits
The 2026 deadline for the introduction of the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet is approaching but many questions still remain…
Australia latest nation to face insults, threats from US over online safety laws
America has summoned Australia’s eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, to answer for her alleged offenses against free speech. In a…
Reality Defender brings web-based deepfake protection to enterprise
Reality Defender has unveiled Real Suite, a set of enterprise tools aimed at tackling AI-generated fraud, deepfake impersonation and disinformation….
Incode seeks fundraise at $3B valuation to seize emerging biometrics opportunities
Incode is looking for a cash influx as it looks to capitalize on new scale and opportunities for government biometrics…
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