UK updates penalties for breaking biometrics rules for digital visas
Governments continue to pursue secure systems for biometric immigration control, but human opportunism remains a problem. This week the UK…
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UK public and private sectors fight wave of online fraud
Scams are on the rise in the UK according to a fresh report from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The government is…
UK police force claims facial recognition generating hundreds of leads
The UK’s South Wales Police (SWP) is reportedly getting 140 matches a month using retrospective (or “forensic”) facial recognition technology,…
Biometric data collection avoided in Ukraine aid delivery over human rights concerns
From Ukraine to the Indian states of Manipur and Mizoram, the collection of biometric data for those seeking asylum raises…
Veriff compliant with UK DIATF, ready to help US businesses meet new obligations
As more regulations for identity checks appear across global jurisdictions, identity verification provider Veriff says it has been busy boosting…
UK’s One Login still has competition in government
An attractive element of the UK government’s latest single authentication program, One Login, is in its name: One Login. Generally,…
UK and Australia law enforcement facial recognition projects under public microscope
The UK police in Northern Ireland are debating facial recognition and biometric data retention rules, with some stakeholders calling for…
Banks, fintechs across Europe, UK, UAE and Singapore ramp up biometric onboarding
Financial institutions across the world are introducing selfie biometrics for onboarding customers remotely, including with a new contract for Sumsub…
Fingerprint Cards appoints new CEO amid lukewarm financials and diversification push
Fingerprint Cards AB has appointed Adam Philpott as its new President and CEO starting from September 1, 2023. Previously, Adam…
Anti-porn age verification for minors in UK and US attracts data protection criticism
The UK’s Online Safety Bill, is now set to force all platforms hosting pornographic material operating in the UK to…
