Patent published for digital footprint approach to identify COVID super-spreaders
A patent has been published for a process which would collate vast swathes of personal information harvested from digital activity,…
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World’s first standalone universal ID document liveness detector launched by ID R&D
ID R&D launches what it says is the world’s first standalone document liveness detector compatible with any identity document and which…
FacePhi, Veritran launch biometric KYC tools into expanding identity verification market
The identity verification market is set to more than double over the next four years, according to a new report…
Saudi Arabia plans imminent rollout of biometric passport, UAE hits 2M digital IDs
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is planning to introduce a biometric passport in the coming months with advanced security features…
Airports continue to deploy biometrics as SSI ‘big wave’ approaches
Airports are rolling out biometrics rapidly to improve security checks, as with a new reservation lane Clear is powering, boarding,…
Jumio makes ‘huge orbital jump’ from biometric ID verification to orchestration
End-to-end orchestration capabilities have been added to Jumio’s KYX Platform to provide businesses with flexible digital identity management and fraud…
US federal agencies expand zero trust with hardware security keys, RFI
It is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the U.S. and government agencies and digital identity firms are releasing news and advice…
New mobile driving license initiatives unveiled in Europe and the U.S.
Is the digitization of existing credentials leading to digital identity products? A panel discusses mobile driving licenses (mDL) in the…
Worldcoin iris biometrics cryptocurrency project launched by Sam Altman
Tech millionaire Sam Altman’s Worldcoin start-up has emerged from stealth mode, offering free cryptocurrency to individuals who verify their accounts…
UK immigration bill proposing biometric data collection from millions faces criticism
The recently updated Nationality and Borders Bill set out by the UK Home Office includes plans to introduce an Electronic…
