South Africa considers new biometric child registration policy to fight identity theft
South Africa’s department of home affairs (DHA) has recommended that children again undergo a biometric registration process at the age…
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GenKey delivers national biometric ID to Ivory Coast
GenKey has announced the roll-out of biometric national ID cards to aid Ivory Coast in its ongoing digital identity efforts….
Iraq replaces outdated biometric voter cards for 2021 election
The Iraqi High Electoral Commission (IHEC) announced the cancellation of voter cards issued between 2013 and 2017 in tandem with…
Biometrics is transforming the face of flying: Facial recognition compliance tips for airports and airlines
By David J. Oberly, Biometric Privacy & Data Privacy Attorney In recent years, facial recognition technology has evolved and advanced…
Facial recognition up to 96 percent accurate with masks in 2020 Biometric Technology Rally tests
A facial recognition system similar to the one used by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had a 96…
Governments act to support increased biometrics use, data sharing at borders
Governments around the world are using common standards and ICAO-compliant biometric passports to secure immigration and border control processes, and…
New York proposes a narrow biometrics privacy law
The list of states unwilling or unable to wait for the federal government to create nationwide biometric privacy laws continues…
Toppan launches Virtual Human Lab to measure biometric and personal data
Global printing company Toppan has launched the “Toppan Virtual Human Lab”, a project that will focus on research and development…
Biometric ATMs and remote payment systems expanding around the world
Biometric banking and financial services of various kinds are making headlines around the world, with legal and regulatory changes in…
New Hong Kong biometric digital ID app provides access to 20 public services
The city of Hong Kong released a new biometric smartphone app last week providing residents with access to 20 different…
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