CLEAR Expands DFW Airport with Fingerprint Scanners
Yesterday, BiometricUpdate.com reported that CLEAR fast-pass lanes have returned to San Francisco International Airport, and today, CLEAR has expanded its…
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Thailand to set up Nationwide Citizen ID Data Center
The Thai government will be setting up a nationwide citizen information data center by 2013 to improve information sharing among…
Nigerian Ports to use Biometric Cards to Catch Fraud
Nigerian ports are being introduced to using biometric cards to check for fraudulent practices, including those involving corrupt customs agents….
Smartmatic Biometrics Deal at odds in Philippines
The fate of the next Philippine elections could hang in the balance if a ruling will not be reached regarding…
Home Office seeks Biometric Bidders for Facial Recognition Technology
After encountering problems with the use of iris scanners, UK’s Home Office has issued a notice to the public offering…
Biometric Security combats South African Social Welfare Fraud
The U.S. National Biometric Security Project reported that South Africa will be using a new biometric-based payment system that will…
Scotland Yard Police Officers try Handheld Fingerprint Devices
Scotland Yard announced it has deployed handheld fingerprint devices to its police officers to help identify suspects almost instantly. 350…
Fujitsu Combines Palm Vein and Fingerprint Verification
Recently, Fujitsu revealed the creation of the world’s first biometric system that combines both palm vein recognition with fingerprint verification….
Fiji gets Biometric Voter Registration
Logistics for electronic voting registration are being implemented in Fiji for its 2014 election. FijiVillage.com reports that Elections Office logistic…
Dutch Parliamentarian Questions Privacy of Passport Biometrics
Dutch home affairs minister Liesbeth Spies is being urged to protect biometric details of Dutch passports from US authorities. Morpho…
