Biometrics to make employment payments in rural India more reliable, transparent
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Scheme is currently attempting to redress issues such as delay in payments to beneficiaries…
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Law enforcers in UK to use Rapid DNA
The recently introduced RapidHIT Human Identification (HID) system promises to transform the way investigations are conducted in the UK. It…
Iris scans are the next big thing for FBI
Iris scans will be the next big thing for the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation as it plans to test…
Orphan children in Haryana, India subject to biometric data gathering
The Haryana state government in India will be gathering biometric data from children who are currently in orphanages, shelter homes or…
US-VISIT Seeks Multi-Modal Biometrics for Border Security
The Department of Homeland Security US-VISIT program has been using its biometric system since January 2004, in order to secure the…
Biometric Fingerprint Scanning for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The recently approved medical marijuana dispensing in Connecticut is embracing fingerprint scanning for safer and more controlled distribution to patients….
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…
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…
