UK forensics database now counts 28.3 million fingerprints
The UK government DNA database has produced over 820,000 matches to unsolved crimes since 2001, new data on the use…
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EUDI Wallet sees more tensions, new criticisms and some wins
Discussions on the technical specifications of the European digital identity project are seeing more confrontation which could potentially lead to…
Qualcomm explores automotive use cases for biometrics, FIDO passkeys
Still known primarily as a chip and semiconductor company, Qualcomm Technologies has been gradually diversifying into different areas – including…
Inclusion critical in development of digital identifiers, DPI: Kantara
A report published by Kantara Initiative, a U.S.-headquartered non-profit that advocates the trustworthy use of digital ID and personal data,…
NZ face biometrics service passes BixeLab test with no significant bias
Radio New Zealand calls it a “good news IT story for a change.” The facial recognition system New Zealand’s government…
Policing and facial recognition: What’s stopping them?
By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner “If it’s legal and it works, what’s stopping them?” Police…
Brazilian groups call for ban on facial recognition
Brazil is operating facial recognition for law enforcement and public security without meeting minimum standards of transparency, according to a…
Key US lawmakers ask for more info on NIST’s Digital Identity Guidelines
Three U.S. lawmakers with sway over federal technology policies asked the director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology…
Securing insurance coverage for BIPA class actions a growing challenge
By David J. Oberly, Biometric Privacy & Data Privacy Attorney Corporate policyholders face increasing challenges in securing insurance coverage for…
Global partnerships strengthen Kyrgyzstan’s digital identity and credentials
Kyrgyzstan has set a path toward digital transformation, highlighting digital identity as one of the main components of its national…
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