Afghanistan biometric voter kits need last-minute upgrade as process criticized
The Independent Election Commission (IEC) of Afghanistan says it will install new software on the 39,544 biometric devices from Dermalog…
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Biometric privacy suit defendant argues BIPA exemptions make law unconstitutional
Midwest grocery chain Jewel-Osco has filed a motion in Cook County Circuit Court arguing that Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act…
Research group emphasizes impact of distributed ID and self-sovereign identity in EMV 3D Secure deployment
Mercator Advisory Group has published a new research report titled “Distributed and Self-Sovereign Identity Solutions: Part 1, Technology Overview,” which…
WeChat showcases facial recognition POS at China expo
The social and ethical grounds for biometric facial recognition adoption are widely debated, yet a number of companies and organizations…
Smartphone facial biometrics boost mobile 3D sensing parts outlook
Taiwanese suppliers of mobile 3D sensing technology used for facial biometrics are preparing for a major potential opportunity from a…
Malaysia introduces national biometric digital ID to reduce fraud, identity theft
Following in the footsteps of Singapore and Thailand, Malaysia has launched a national biometric digital identification platform (National Digital ID)…
Biometric tech for cars unveiled as market forecast to exceed $300M in 5 years
Several biometrics companies and automakers have announced new research or technologies for connected cars, as the market continues to heat…
Aadhaar biometric authentication: no for social media, yes for targeted benefits, maybe for elections
Government ID, including biometric Aadhaar accounts, cannot be required for social media and email accounts, according to a court decision…
More ITS-developed BorderXpress biometric kiosks deployed at Barbados airport
Forty-eight biometric self-service kiosks developed by Innovative Travel Solutions, a business unit part of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), are now…
Gemalto part of group awarded contract for 15 million biometric passports by Thailand
Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has awarded a contract for the supply of 15 million biometric e-passports over the…
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