Banque Accord testing biometric payment system in French supermarkets
For the last five months, Banque Accord has been running a pilot scheme, which involves several hundred volunteers testing a…
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Ukraine passes final biometric identification law
Ukraine’s parliament recently passed a law that provides for the introduction of biometric identification cards and biometric passports for international…
Biometric Research Notes: Consolidation trend expected to continue in biometrics sector
Over the past two years, the biometrics industry has undergone increasing consolidation, as larger players acquired smaller firms, enabling the…
Ukraine examining new biometric ID law
A bill that provides for the introduction of biometric identification has passed first reading in Ukraine’s parliament. The draft law…
Philippines launches biometric system to authenticate cash grant beneficiaries
Philippines region Eastern Visayas implemented the use of biometrics to authenticate beneficiaries of the government’s cash grant program over the…
4Gid to add biometrics to traveler tracking in India
4G Identity Solutions (4Gid) will supply, install and integrate biometric technology for India’s Immigration, Visa and Foreigners Registration & Tracking…
825,000 DHS fingerprint records associated with multiple entries
According to internal investigators, 825,000 of the United States’ Homeland Security Department (DHS) fingerprint records appear to be associated with…
Philippines using biometrics to curb cash grant fraud
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Eastern Visayas, Philippines will be using biometrics to combat fraud in…
Philippines introducing biometrics for social welfare program
A system equipped with biometric technology is currently being developed for the “Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program”, popularly known as 4P’s,…
Biometric Research Note: U.S. Government Driving Biometrics
The U.S. Government is the major driver of biometrics, with its deep urgency for improved security, resulting in higher defense…
