EC Competitiveness Compass introduces European business wallet
The European Commission (EC) has launched its Competitiveness Compass, a scheme that aims to equip Europe to keep pace with…
Europe
Biometric Update regularly writes posts regarding the term "Europe." The following list of links is available to assist you with finding biometrics news about "Europe" and other relevant terms. Additional topics may be explored by reviewing our comprehensive Biometrics Topics list.
UK Port of Dover expecting phased introduction of EES in November
UK ports are not expecting the introduction of the EU’s Entry-Exit System until November this year, according to Port of…
EU ban on ‘unacceptable’ AI comes into force with crucial details unresolved
The European Union introduced a ban on AI practices deemed to pose “unacceptable risks” on Sunday as part of its…
Border projects see criticism on data sharing transparency
While governments and the travel industry continue to introduce new biometric technologies to border crossing, the lack of regulation and…
All eyes on AI Act exemptions as ban on high-risk AI systems nears
Despite being celebrated as the world’s first comprehensive AI legislation in the world, the European Union’s AI Act has left…
EU Cyber Acts Conference
EU Cyber Acts Conference Brussels, Belgium March 25 – 27, 2025 A comprehensive forum for EU cyber leadership: The global…
Growing use of advocacy for facial recognition to identify deceased
India is considering the use of facial recognition to identify deceased persons and unidentified “found persons.” The proposal was put…
Amsterdam startup Ver.iD raises $2M for European expansion
Digital identity verification company Ver.iD has raised 2 million euros (US$2.05 million) in angel funding as it prepares to kick…
Regulators, age assurance providers turn eyes to online gambling sector
A long-term effect of the smartphone revolution has been the normalization of gambling as a widely accepted social activity. Pornography…
Hopae building US HQ with $6.5M funding, expanding in Europe
A company specializing in decentralized ID – and which positions itself as a pillar of the EU’s digital transformation –…
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