Canada launches tender to upgrade immigration biometrics system
The Government of Canada has posted a tender notice for a biometric immigration system, inviting industry engagement and feedback on…
government purchasing
Ethnicity recognition found among Russian face biometrics providers’ features
A quartet of Russian biometrics providers have been found to have built ethnicity-recognition tools into facial recognition systems, like their…
ID.me granted US FedRAMP authorization for digital identity verification platform
ID.me has achieved a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate Authority to Operate (ATO) for its Federally certified…
Scottish Government selects partner for digital identity verification service
Software consultancy firm Scott Logic has entered a new partnership with the Scottish Government to develop a new digital identity…
Clearview accused of attempting to move biometric data beyond reach of US law
The latest volley from plaintiffs in a biometric data privacy lawsuit against Clearview AI contends that the company opened subsidiaries…
ID.me launches new digital identity initiatives in Louisiana, USPTO partnership rumored
ID.me has reportedly begun new partnerships and initiatives to support secure benefits payments with digital identity solutions and improve the…
Clearview hires DC lobbyists to educate on face biometrics technology
A lobbying firm founded by former Senate aides has been hired by Clearview AI to carry out “education around facial…
EyeLock signs iris biometrics distribution deal with GalvanEyes
EyeLock has entered a new exclusive distribution agreement for its iris biometrics with GalvanEyes to target domestic real estate and…
NEC National Security Systems launches to deliver biometrics to US government
NEC North America has launched a new subsidiary, NEC National Security Systems, Inc. (NEC NSS), to specialize in the delivery…
Israel places order for SuperCom’s biometric COVID quarantine solution after successful trial
A trial of SuperCom’s PureHealth biometric technology suite in a COVID quarantine compliance program in Israel has been successfully completed…
