DNA collections, analysis find US government fans of all stripes
For whatever reason, state collection of DNA – a biometric identifier – does not stir the U.S. public, at least,…
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Montana passes Genetic Information Privacy Act, continues to lead US in privacy protection
Montana has passed the Genetic Information Privacy Act with a number of broad definitions that provides wide protections for state…
GEDmatch loophole allows the police to access user DNA without their consent
On August 14th, DNA biometrics testing identified a body that was found on pilings in a Washington river a year…
UK police recruiting male Brits for an anti-crime DNA database
The UK policing authorities are on a mission to convince male Brits to anonymously hand over DNA samples to help…
With DNA comes a new level of security
By Corinna Schindler, Head of Verification at Veridos Biometric identification solutions have become firmly established in our everyday lives, whether…
Innovatrics launches DNA search capability for law enforcement
Innovatrics is adding DNA identification searches to its biometrics toolbox. The company announced that it will add DNA identification to…
Breakthrough made in DNA capture; France still top EU collector of genetic profiles
United States researchers have demonstrated that they can capture human genetic data, including medical and ancestry information, from tiny fragments…
South Carolina lawmakers promote biometrics to help find missing kids
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and Senator Katrina Shealy are backing a biometric ID program aimed at helping families…
Forensic biometrics data storage practices, failures spotlighted by UK FOIA request
Biometric material has been collected for forensic purposes since before the formulation and adoption of standards and best practices for…
VIP Forensics, INC.
Provide fully comprehensive biometric collection and storage for on location, real-time intelligence gathering. The DNA gathering devices are connected to…
