FBI adds tattoos and their potential meanings to biometric databases
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will be adding tattoo art to its biometric database. The FBI has issued a “Request…
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IntegenX has new director, office in DC
IntegenX Inc., developer of the rapid human DNA identification technology system known as RapidHIT, recently opened a new office in Washington,…
Barcodes to authenticate quality of food, medicine
In 2003, researchers at the University of Guelph proposed “DNA barcoding” as a way to identify different animal, fish and…
NIST request comment on biometric specifications
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is requesting comments on…
Nigeria lawmakers call for biometric scanners at borders
A resolution by Rep. Emmanuel Ekon and 23 others was unanimously received and adopted by the Nigerian House of Representatives…
M2SYS and TIS Team Up for Middle East Biometric Security
M2SYS Technology and The Integrated Systems, LLC (TIS) of Dubai teamed up this week to provide better security solutions to…
M2SYS holds biometric chat on voice biometrics
M2SYS, a recognized industry leader in biometric identity management technology, held its monthly #biometricchat conversation on Twitter last week. The…
ImageWare Systems’ BE 2.0 to secure Air and Sea Ports
ImageWare Systems, Inc has released version 2.0 of its flagship Biometric Engine identity management product. The system is considered an…
Privacy Compromised by Sharing of Biometric Databases
U.S. citizen’s privacy can be compromised by sharing of biometric databases among law enforcements and security agencies. That was a…
Explainer: Verification vs. Identification Systems
Biometrics are typically applied to identify a person or verify a claimed identity. Identification and verification are different processes that…
