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International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA)
International Biometrics + Identity Association is the leading international trade group representing the identification technology industry. Recognizing the vital role identity plays in a globally connected world, International Biometrics + Identity Association brings stakeholders into a single organization.
International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) Biometrics News
US election likely to be a missed opportunity to advance digital ID policy
The 2024 U.S. election represents an opportunity for social dialogue around digital identity policy in the wake of a series…
| Sep 27, 2024 | authID, Clear, Integrated Biometrics, Saviynt, Signicat, announce new hiresIBIA has a new board member, while authID has announced a new C-level hire, and Integrated Biometrics, Signicat, Saviynt and… |
| Sep 12, 2024 | ID.me and Liminal strengthen executive teamsID.me and Liminal have made appointments to strengthen their executive leadership teams. ID.me has named Scott Meyer its new chief… |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Public sector biometrics executive moves announced by Socure and FaceTecBiometrics and identity management organizations have announced leadership changes that involve some prominent names in the industry. Socure has promoted… |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Bills to ban facial recognition spark lively debate in New York councilNew York City Council chambers hosted a policy donnybrook over facial recognition technology today, as members grilled representatives from the… |
| Apr 29, 2024 | SIA and IBIA say facial recognition for airline passengers is safe, necessaryThe Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) are pushing congress not to approve language… |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Hitachi Vantara Federal newest member of IBIAHitachi Vantara Federal, a data storage company serving the U.S. federal government, is now a member of the International Biometrics… |
| Sep 26, 2023 | IBIA, SIA, Kantara, OpenWallet welcome new membersThe old saying about strength in numbers is proving true for biometrics firms joining large digital identity organizations. India-based BioEnable… |
| Jul 21, 2023 | IBIA welcomes NEC NSS’ Kathleen Kiernan as newest board memberThe International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) membership recently held its annual elections for the association’s board of directors. In… |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Biometrics industry has a big problem with call to ban ‘surveillance’ in airportsTwo influential industry groups say a call by five powerful U.S. senators demanding a federal ban on facial recognition is… |
| Jan 13, 2023 | What everyone needs to know about facial recognitionThe National Press Foundation recently held an event to help inform the news media about facial recognition. How fully it… |
| Jun 7, 2022 | IBIA lauds White House order for study on facial recognition in law enforcementAn Executive Order from the White House directing American government resources towards improving public trust in policing has been welcomed… |
| Feb 18, 2022 | IBIA weighs in on biometrics use in answer to US government requestThe International Biometrics and Identity Association (IBIA) has laid out the industry perspective on a response to the Request for… |
| Nov 9, 2021 | IBIA appoints Washington veteran as managing directorThe International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) has appointed Washington insider Robert Tappan its new managing director, in which role he… |
| Aug 27, 2021 | IBIA breaks down biometrics misconceptions with NIST analysisThe International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) has addressed persistent myths about facial recognition, analyzing and presenting in clear language… |
| Feb 18, 2021 | IBIA restructures, Biometrics Institute and Good Health Pass bring on new membersSeveral of the most prominent organizations in and around the biometrics industry have announced changes to their membership or leadership…. |
| Jan 25, 2021 | International Biometrics Industry Association Managing Director Tovah LaDier steps downTovah LaDier has left the International Biometrics Industry Association (IBIA) after serving as its managing director for more than 15 years…. |
| Nov 13, 2020 | Aware CEO appointed to International Biometrics + Identity Association Board of DirectorsBiometric solutions firm Aware announced on Thursday that its CEO and President, Robert A. Eckel, was appointed to the Board… |
| Oct 23, 2020 | International Biometrics + Identity Association explores principles and state of mobile digital IDStandards, privacy and trust frameworks and principles for deployment to support the launch of mobile driver’s licenses and digital travel… |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Portland, Oregon bans face biometrics for businesses and local policeBiometric facial recognition can no longer be used by private organizations or local agencies in Portland, Oregon after City Council… |
