Homomorphic encryption standards group could help secure cloud biometrics
The security of many cloud biometrics systems could soon be significantly enhanced, as a group of nearly 100 members of…
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Facebook and Microsoft make changes as scrutiny of AI training methods continues
Facebook is the latest company to admit to paying contractors to listen to audio recordings of its services users, with…
New biometric technologies and old controversies top this week’s biometrics and digital ID news
The most widely read articles on Biometric Update this week cover new innovations and solutions for liveness, facial recognition, vehicles…
AnyVision facial recognition deployment controversy pulls in Microsoft
Microsoft is receiving criticism for its involvement in biometric facial recognition, due to its investment in Israeli company AnyVision, Forbes…
OneLogin launches passwordless device authentication for Windows PCs without Active Directory
OneLogin has launched an access and identity management product for companies to authenticate Windows PCs for cloud applications with their…
Feitian AllinPass launched as company joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Feitian Technologies has been selected to join the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) and has released a new FIDO2 biometric…
MS Celeb and other facial biometrics datasets taken down
Several public facial recognition data sets have been deleted, including a Microsoft database of 10 million faces which is reported…
Microsoft VP calls for U.S. to align privacy laws with GDPR
May 25 is the first anniversary of the EU’s GDPR taking effect, and in its first year, 18 million people…
Microsoft receives FIDO2 certification for Windows Hello
Microsoft has achieved FIDO2 certification for Windows Hello, FIDO Alliance announced today. Any compatible device running Windows 10 is now…
Microsoft launches machine learning computer vision toolkit
A preview of Windows Vision Skills has been launched by Microsoft to help developers implement and integrate machine learning and…
