Groups oppose privacy exemption for FBI biometric database
Forty-four privacy, civil liberties, and immigrants’ rights organizations sent a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) this week…
criminal ID
Biometric Update regularly authors posts related to the term "criminal ID." The following list of links is available to help you find biometrics news related to "criminal ID" and other relevant terms. More tags may be perused by accessing our comprehensive Biometrics Topics list.
Facial recognition startup to cover Moscow’s CCTV network
The Guardian reports that Russian facial recognition company FindFace is finalizing a deal with Moscow city government covering the city’s…
Facial recognition technology by Vigilant Solutions being tested by Sacramento police
According to a report by ABC10, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department has been testing facial recognition technology developed by Vigilant…
Fingerprint background checks mandatory for Colorado surgical techs and assistants
Colorado lawmakers have passed House Bill 1160, a law requiring criminal background checks for surgical technologists and surgical assistants that…
Infographic: Fighting crime with biometrics
To learn more about fighting and preventing crime with biometrics, checkout the infographic below created by the New Jersey Institute…
Neurotechnology releases automated biometric ID system
Neurotechnology has released the MegaMatcher Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS), a comprehensive system designed for deploying large-scale multi-biometric projects. MegaMatcher…
NEC Australia awarded contract for CrimTrac’s new biometrics platform
Last week the Australian government announced that NEC Australia has been awarded the contract to deliver CrimTrac’s “next generation” biometrics…
Breathalyzers with facial recognition helping Massachusetts probation officers
A recent report by Western Mass News showcased how Scram Systems handheld, wireless, portable breath alcohol device with automated facial…
Tamil Nadu Fingerprint Bureau upgrades fingerprint indentification software
The Tamil Nadu Fingerprint Bureau is upgrading its existing software to version 7 of its Fingerprint Analysis Tracking System (FACTS)…
Facial recognition expert joins Vigilant Solutions
Roger Rodriguez, a world-renowned facial recognition expert, has joined Vigilant Solutions in the role of Manager of Image Analytics. Mr….
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Injection Attack Detection
- Understanding MOSIP
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection