Afghanistan biometrics risks: Better consultation could maintain confidence
The possibility of biometric databases covering millions of Afghans falling into the hands of the Taliban has led to renewed…
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iCognize applies for patent on biometric template-splitting technique
A patent application has been filed by iCognize for a method of splitting biometric templates for secure storage with protection against…
3 U.S. Senators want biometrics info about Amazon’s palmprint service
Three U.S. Senators want Amazon CEO Andy Jassy to explain how he is protecting the privacy and data security of…
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…
Worldline integrates A3BC biometric digital ID and data storage protocol
Technology partner Worldline announced a new partnership with French fintech startup A3BC (Anything Anywhere Anytime Biometric Connection) to provide touchless fingerprint…
Google API update enables storage of COVID-19 status on Android devices
Google has updated its Passes application programming interface (API) to allow COVID vaccination and test result records to be stored…
Far-right pols in Estonia block biometric database with dubious claims
How controversial can government databases of citizen biometric data get? There is no upper limit at the moment. In Estonia,…
Intel RealSense eases 3D facial authentication integration for diverse use cases
Rapid adoption of facial authentication is a major trend across a wide variety of industries, as businesses carry out digital…
UK and Australian governments renew investments in digital identity services
The Government Digital Service (GDS) in the UK has invested more than £5 million (roughly $7.06 million) in Digidentity and…
Sensory announces privacy-focused voice biometric assistant
Sensory has announced the development of a new, privacy-focused voice biometric assistant, running completely on device to avoid concerns around…
