Biometrics investment not constrained by privacy concerns
The acquisition of face biometrics and remote identity proofing supplier Acuant by GBG continues the investment trend in the digital…
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Major research project examines digital identity in 10 African countries
Detailed reports into the status quo of digital identity systems of 10 African nations have been released by Research ICT…
Biometrics from birth – South Africa seeks to end child trafficking, welfare fraud
The government of South Africa is investigating biometric technologies and policies to introduce biometrics for infants to tackle child trafficking…
Digital identity evaluation tools to be turned on Africa
Coinciding with events for International ID Day, the Digital Identities Design and Uses project is launching an evaluation of digital…
Kenya issues digital ID cards to minority community after decades of ordeal
Members of a ‘stateless’ community in Kenya known as the Shona have received digital ID cards from the Kenyan government,…
Passport contracts spark controversy, new biometrics integration possibilities inspire optimism
Biometric passports and national ID cards are prominent among the top stories on Biometric Update over the past week, with…
Global biometric surveillance developments draw regional concerns
Biometric surveillance is facing resistance globally. It is doubtless less successful than opponents would like but the resistance cannot be…
ID R&D, LexisNexis, Shufti Pro, Auraya awarded for biometrics and cybersecurity solutions
Several biometric and identity verification companies have been awarded or honoured for their technologies. Simprints is included in The 101…
Face biometrics draws millions in investment, plus consideration, explanation and criticism
Facial recognition is the common theme of the most widely-read stories on Biometric Update this week, as the technology is…
Nigeria biometric voter deduplication removes 16.5M
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria — the elections management body of Africa’s largest democracy — says it…
