Biometric passports, digital ID initiatives in Africa and contactless tech top this week’s biometrics news
The spread of biometrics systems in Africa in the public and private sector, in particular in Nigeria, topped the stories…
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New approaches to identity altering government operations to take the spotlight at ID4Africa 2020
Several large-scale identity projects have been launched in Africa over the past several years, and as many governments consider how…
U.S. police offered live facial biometrics on bodycams while Argentina force sued over live CCTV system
Police body camera maker Wolfcom is offering live biometric facial recognition capabilities integrated with its products to law enforcement agencies…
Fingerprint biometric attendance systems suspended in India as impacts of coronavirus considered
Businesses in India are being told to suspend contact-based biometric time and attendance systems to prevent the spread of covid-19,…
AU10TIX provides gaming supplier with biometric ID verification for regulatory compliance
AU10TIX has partnered with online gambling solution developer Aspire Global to provide it with its proprietary facial biometric technology for…
Australia to roll out digital IDs’ biometric features for public testing in 2020
Australia’s Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) has announced the biometric component of its digital ID will be released for public testing…
LIPS Corporation wins iF Design Award for new 3D AI facial recognition terminal
LIPS Corporation’s new LIPSFace AC770 3D AI facial recognition terminal has been recognized with an iF Design Award, the company…
DHS Science and Technology seeks applications for 2020 Privacy Technology Demonstration
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is accepting applications from privacy tech developers for…
India authorizes roll out of automated biometric facial recognition in police investigations
India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is now allowed to use a biometric automated facial recognition system (AFRS) to identify…
Biometrics industry lobbies for responsible facial recognition regulation
What constitutes appropriate use of biometric facial recognition technology is the subject of Congressional hearings, draft legislation at the federal…
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