BIPA one step closer to seeing its first major change since 2008 inception
On Thursday, a bipartisan majority in the Illinois Senate approved the first major change to Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act…
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Identity verification industry mulls solutions to flood of synthetic IDs
The advent of AI-powered generators such as OnlyFake, which creates realistic-looking photos of fake IDs for only US$15, has stirred…
Idemia discusses faster police operations, improved outcomes with livescan biometrics
Biometrics, and fingerprints in particular, have long been one of the pillars of forensics work performed by police and crime…
Options for biometric age assurance and how to orchestrate them take Summit spotlight
Presentations at the Global Age Assurance Standards Summit on Thursday largely centered on the technologies available to meet the standards,…
AI, document and identity verification continues to transform Canada
With over 300 AI projects in use among the federal government alone, AI enabled biometric document and identity verification is…
UK government rejects calls for clearer facial recognition laws
Debates continue among British lawmakers on the legality of police deployment of live facial recognition. After the UK Parliament’s Justice…
UK seeks to improve AML regulations, Credas CEO shares insights
In the UK, HM Treasury has published a consultation on improving AML regulations. The CEO of Credas spoke on improving…
Veriff, iProov, Nice, Precise Biometrics announce new hires
After a hiring spree in February, global identity verification companies continue to welcome new executives and board members. Veriff names…
HID introduces access through Google Wallet, new reader module
Secure identity products maker HID Global is upgrading its products and releasing new services. The U.S.-based company launched the OMNIKEY…
EU data protection bodies bring the gavel down on biometric privacy violations
Fines and warnings are flying in the EU, as national data privacy watchdogs dole out disciplinary action for violations of…
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