Avalanche of privacy legislation for US states tightening biometrics rules
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has released its 2023 State Privacy Landscape Report, reviewing the most recent legislative…
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Data-shielding and recordkeeping needed for US military biometric devices — report
An inspector general report evaluating U.S. Defense Department control of biometric data found room for improvement. Defense officials agreed to…
The role of decentralized digital identities in the metaverse
An advisory note from KuppingerCole Analysts predicts how decentralized and self-sovereign identities will overlap with the metaverse. The two emerging…
Selfie biometrics secure ID verification for e-signatures, range of financial services
Identity verification companies that utilize selfie biometrics such as IDVerse, Oz Forensics, FaceTec, authID and Simplici have announced a wealth…
Face biometrics workaround has Thailand’s bankers defending new transfer rules
Thailand’s bankers are in damage control mode after a programmer was arrested for selling software that bypasses mandatory face biometrics…
Microsoft introduces new authentication recommendation engine for Entra
Microsoft is not entirely happy with how companies are using its identity and access management product line for enterprise clients…
Nigeria launches digital CRVS platform built by private partner
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has unveiled a digital Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) platform that is expected…
Precise Biometrics, Suprema America, SIA hire to expand market reach
Biometrics companies Precise Biometrics and Suprema America have appointed new sales leaders, while the Security Industry Association and law firm…
Ofcom begins rolling out age assurance guidance for UK businesses, Yoti pans the pace
The regulator tasked with ensuring websites comply with the UK’s new rules for online age assurance and protections for minors…
Jordan targets 1M active national digital IDs by end of year
In Jordan, the Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Ahmad Hanandeh has set the goal of activating 1 million digital…
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