Airport biometrics see more trials with IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its partners have tested mobile phone-based digital travel identity supported by biometric technology…
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UK introduces Online Safety Bill mandating age verification
The United Kingdom has finally introduced its controversial Online Safety Bill, which will require companies to keep children away from…
US privacy advocates want federal government to slow its roll on mobile driver licenses
Who lit the fire under the U.S. Transportation Security Administration? That’s what four prominent civil liberties organizations want to know….
Safety comes first, but Veridas sees huge potential for biometrics in fan experience
By now the case for facial biometrics to identify security risks at large sporting events is familiar. But biometric IDV…
Ugandan rights advocate urges Africa to look inwards when choosing biometrics tech for elections
Crispin Kaheru, a member of the Uganda Human Rights Commission, has praised the increasing role technologies such as biometrics play…
Can facial recognition be justified for espionage in war?
With major global military conflicts asserting themselves into the story of the twenty-first century, a parallel debate is being waged…
Identity verification providers announce new hires, opportunities for military
Precise Biometrics, SpruceID, and Okta announce new leadership hires while Idemia announces they will be a part of the Department…
How India can adhere to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act
In India, stakeholders are confused on how the recently established Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act will apply to parental…
UAE’s growing emphasis on biometrics for travel on display at Gitex Global
UAE has released a face recognition robot that streamlines travel as well as a kiosk with 24-hour ID processing capabilities…
Key takeaways from recent BIPA biometric technology vendor decision
Despite the lack of a direct relationship with end users of their technology—making compliance obligations such as providing notice and…
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