Trump administration announces overhaul of federal AI policy
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) this week advanced a major policy initiative fulfilling President Trump’s Executive…
U.S. Government
Biometric Update regularly writes news related to the term "U.S. Government." The following list of links is available to help you find biometrics news about "U.S. Government" and other relevant terms. Additional topics may be perused by reviewing our entire Biometrics Topics list.
Congressional hearing reveals deep concerns about federal surveillance practices
America’s surveillance architecture has grown from an opaque counterterrorism framework into a complex and far-reaching system with deep implications for…
Millions face new hurdles under US Social Security ID verification overhaul
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to roll out new identity-proofing requirements that could affect millions of Americans, reshaping…
Sensitive data protections expand under sweeping new DOJ rules
In a bold step squarely intended to defend U.S. national security interests, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will implement…
Biometrics and identity papers become new US immigration battleground
On March 12, 2025, the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an interim final rule that reactivates a…
Trucker ID verification with Idemia biometrics launched by US regulator
The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has implemented Idemia biometrics to provide identity verification for commercial motor vehicle…
United States and Colombia deepen security ties with biometric data-sharing pact
In a significant move that is intended to enhance border security and law enforcement collaboration, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…
Socure makes the case for advanced biometric digital identity verification
Socure continues its campaign to call attention to ID fraud risk and the best mitigation strategies. Its latest moves include…
Social Security Administration walks back identity proofing requirements
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has backpaddled from its announcement last week that it was overhauling its identity verification procedures…
Trump executive order seeks to reform voting process; privacy issues are problematic
To address perceived problems with the integrity of American elections – long a subject of national debate – President Donald…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection