NIST publishes draft privacy framework
The National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) has published a draft Privacy Framework in response to the EU’s GDPR,…
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Sumsub biometrics secure Blackmoon cryptocurrency exchange environment
AI-based AML and KYC provider Sumsub has partnered with Blackmoon to ensure AI-based compliance with FATF guidelines for a secure…
IARPA seeks information on long-range biometric recognition and identification technologies
Information on private sector research efforts and datasets that may be “useful in planning a program focused on advancing the…
Gates Foundation identifies biometrics as one pillar of tech “trinity” for digital inclusion
Biometric identification is one-third of a trinity of technologies that can enable more efficient and equitable resource distribution in developing…
India extends deadline for facial biometrics bids as systems around the world seek clarity
India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has extended the deadline for bids on participation in its centralized automatic facial recognition…
Osram Opto launches compact IR sensors for 2D facial recognition in smart watches
Osram Opto Semiconductors has launched a pair of new infra-red biometric components with a compact form factor to provide 2D…
Global restrictions on facial recognition speed up development of new biometric surveillance tech
The high number of concerns and controversies around government use of facial recognition technology in surveillance and lack of proper…
Trulioo raises over $50M in funding to fuel growth and international hiring
Canadian biometrics company Trulioo has raised C$70 million (approximately US$52.7 million) in new funding, including a $60 million ($45.2 million)…
Egis continues to deploy Precise Biometrics fingerprint software
Egis Technology continues to integrate Precise Biometrics‘ Precise BioMatch Mobile fingerprint software. The Swedish biometrics firm revealed today that its…
Flourishing cybercrime eased by consumer disregard for data protection
Consumers in the U.S. and UK are willing to risk using applications that collect their personal data if they see…
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