iProov, Onfido, Daon stake out positions as biometrics-backed immunity passports advance
Biometrics providers including iProov, Onfido and Daon are positioning themselves to serve the requirements of digital health credentials for the…
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Digital ID-based immunity passports roll out amid lack of info, uncertain mandates
Immunity passports and digital health credentials, based on digital ID and frequently secured with biometrics, seem to be becoming an…
American rolls out Daon health passport, digital ID from Evernym and IATA chosen by major airlines
American Airlines has introduced a biometric health passport to streamline travel requirements for all passengers travelling to the United States…
Macau to collect biometric data from all visitors to fight identity fraud
All visitors to Macau will likely soon be required to provide biometric data to city authorities on entrance, GGRAsia reports, with…
Biometrics is transforming the face of flying: Facial recognition compliance tips for airports and airlines
Guest post by David J. Oberly, attorney at Blank Rome, LLP In recent years, facial recognition technology has evolved and…
ID@Borders and Future of Travel Conference 2021
ID@Borders and Future of Travel Conference 2021 April 20th and 27th, 2021 Online and on demand As borders specialists continue…
UK to use biometric data as sole authentication for international travel
The United Kingdom released its 2025 Border Strategy, a five-year innovation model to improve national security and biosecurity. The changes…
Role of digital ID heightened in many sectors, Economist panelists say
Thought leaders from the private- and public sector convened on December 8 and 9 for a two-day Economist event sponsored…
Integrated Biometrics reveals its fingerprint scanners may kill COVID-19 at ID4Africa event conclusion
Certain types of fingerprint biometric devices may be essentially self-sanitizing against COVID-19, and could potentially restore public faith in contact…
Air Canada implements biometrics as WTTC urges adoption across travel industry
Air Canada has launched an optional biometric boarding process for flights departing the U.S. for Canada following a successful pilot…
