Borders, data protection, standards and a deal among top biometrics and digital ID news this week
Borders and data protection are prominent themes among the most widely-read news items of the week on Biometric Update. Progress…
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OSIA Advisory Committee sets priorities for open standard biometric systems development
The priorities agreed to at the first meeting of the SIA-launched OSIA Advisory Committee have been announced by the organization,…
Facial recognition datasets and controversies drive biometrics and digital ID news of the week
Facial recognition and controversy around the technology were the theme common to most of the past week’s top stories on…
Comparitech report shows 17 countries collecting biometric data for SIM card registration
With more than 5.1 billion global mobile phone users accounting for some 70 percent of the world’s population, a number…
Local investment and biometric privacy protection key BIO-key Africa strategy, executive says
BIO-key Africa is planning a country by country strategy, and anticipates adding two dedicated business development resources to cover its…
Standards for biometric surveillance being drafted for ITU by Chinese businesses
Technology companies based in China are working to shape United Nations’ standards for facial recognition, video monitoring, and surveillance of…
UNHCR to hire Interoperability Coordinator for biometric programs
Biometrics and digital identity play a key role in programs developed by the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR. In September the…
Digital ID in Africa this week: Data protection in Togo, biometrics secure welfare payments in Zambia
Positive news for digital ID across Africa as Togo votes through legislation to protect personal data and how it is…
Chinese biometric surveillance technology deployed internationally amid criticism
Authorities in Bolivia have deployed 600 cameras with facial recognition, to go along with 2,000 units already in service, as…
UN commission exec calls for African nations to focus on civil registration for development gains
The importance of civil registration systems to economic and social development in African nations was emphasized in a speech by…
