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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
GAO reviews facial biometrics as SIA launches principles for ethical use
The global market for biometric facial recognition is forecast to reach $20.63 billion by 2030, on a 17.2 percent annual…
| Aug 10, 2020 | IBIA and Open Technology Institute respond to commercial biometrics limitations of proposed privacy actInternational Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) Executive Director Tovah LaDier is not thrilled with the National Biometric Information Privacy Act (NBIPA)… |
| Jul 28, 2020 | Portland face biometrics ban proposal reflects basic misunderstanding of the technology, IBIA saysDraft bills under consideration by the City of Portland to prohibit biometric facial recognition from being used by public and… |
| Jul 14, 2020 | Public discussions of biometrics use short on nuance, experts say in IBIA podcast on facial recognitionHow accurate is accurate enough for facial biometrics? The answer is that an appropriate use policy takes the accuracy and… |
| Jun 30, 2020 | IBIA Annual Membership Meeting to feature presentation on COVID-19, authoritarianism and biometricsThe annual membership meeting of The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) will be held on July 17, 2020 through… |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Role of biometrics for safe travel reopening examined by IBIA Executive DirectorBiometrics will play a critical role in the redesign and future success of the aviation industry, but expanded outreach education… |
| Jun 4, 2020 | IBIA says draft bill to block new U.S. federal use of facial recognition would do more harm than goodThe U.S. Congressional Oversight Committee should consider options for developing principles for the use of facial recognition and other biometrics… |
| May 19, 2020 | Role of biometrics in air travel recovery discussed by CBP and Thales execs in new IBIA podcastExecutives from government and the private sector discuss how U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) biometric partnerships can help to… |
| May 6, 2020 | Biometric software that allegedly predicts criminals based on their face sparks industry controversyA group of academics and a Ph.D. student from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Pennsylvania have developed automated… |
| Apr 21, 2020 | TSA and NEC experts talk biometrics in latest IBIA podcastThe U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is still defining the role of biometrics in domestic air travel, but will move… |
| Apr 20, 2020 | Foundational role of biometrics for digital identity credentials discussed in IBIA paperThe International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) has published a report examining the transition which is beginning towards the use… |
| Mar 5, 2020 | Biometrics industry lobbies for responsible facial recognition regulationWhat constitutes appropriate use of biometric facial recognition technology is the subject of Congressional hearings, draft legislation at the federal… |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Biometrics group comes out swinging after NIST face-scan reportIf the International Biometrics + Identity Association had wished to put skeptics and opponents of facial recognition technology on blast,… |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Amazon working on facial recognition regulation as groups write Congress to oppose bansIt makes a lot of sense to regulate biometric facial recognition technology, according to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who revealed… |
| Aug 14, 2019 | Biometrics expert Matthew Pruitt joins VSBLTY management teamVSBLTY announced today the addition of two veteran technology and client services executives to its top management team. Biometrics expert… |
| May 28, 2019 | Biometrics industry groups blast San Francisco decision and process in facial recognition banThe Identification Technology Association (IdTA) and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) have each issued a statement condemning the… |
| Mar 25, 2019 | Goode Intelligence names IBIA strategic partner for Biometric Summit New York 2019Goode Intelligence announced the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) will be its strategic partner for next week’s Biometric Summit… |
| Dec 10, 2018 | IBIA symposium to examine concerns about facial recognition technologyThe International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) is hosting a symposium tomorrow at the National Press Club in Washington DC… |
| Sep 27, 2018 | IJIS Institute creates Biometrics Task ForcePublic sector technology non-profit the IJIS Institute has created a new Biometrics Task Force to promote awareness of biometric technology,… |
| Jun 15, 2018 | International Biometrics and Identity Association adds six new membersThe International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) announced the addition of six new members this week. The new members include:… |
