Canadian academics, privacy groups issue statement against mass spying
In Canada this week, a number of academics have become signatories to a statement calling upon governments to reign in…
Industry Insights
Biometric Update Industry Insights feature biometrics and digital ID industry experts discussing their unique perspectives.
Indian election to impact Aadhaar
The historic win of India’s main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recent national election might result in changes…
Why biometrics are essential in schools: The lunch line
The Florida legislature’s near unanimous vote to ban all biometrics in all schools is one of the most blatant acts…
U.S. continues to spy on ordinary citizens
During a recent trip to Europe, President Obama said that the U.S. intelligence community was not snooping on “ordinary citizens,”…
Biometric voter enrollment engenders rewards and risks
Ensuring quick and precise voter enrollment and identification is the cornerstone of any credible election. Biometric systems are increasingly being…
BiometricUpdate.com comments on biometrics job prospects
Rawlson King, a contributing editor at BiometricUpdate.com was recently quoted in an article that discussed biometrics as a career option….
Apple vs Samsung – battle for the biometric smartphone market begins in earnest – Round 2014
Apple vs. Samsung. Who will dominate the smartphone market for 2014? Will anyone else get a look in? The imminent…
BiometricUpdate.com launches job board; offers March special
BiometricUpdate.com recently launched a job board aimed at those hiring or seeking employment in the biometrics industry. Job seekers can…
Obama’s new measures won’t limit government spying
Despite President Obama directing his administration to reform U.S. surveillance programs in order to make the intelligence community more transparent,…
Operators should be alert to the forthcoming EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive
The European Parliament will vote on proposed amendments to the fourth Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Directive over the next two months….
