OBIM to begin collecting data on new biometric tech in wake of problems
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) is seeking comments regarding its request for…
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Patchwork of state AI privacy laws creates confusion and uncertainty
In the absence of broad federal legislation that specifically prohibits or restricts the use of AI, the vacuum has and…
Idemia, Mattr, SpruceID chosen to work on NIST mDL project
Idemia is among fifteen organizations that the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST)’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE)…
White House poised to throw federal support behind mDLs
The White House is about to throw its support behind state issuance of mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs), in part to…
Digital IDs can boost US financial inclusion say govt, private sector experts
Creating an inclusive financial system will require effective ways to verify people’s identities and prevent fraud. A recent event from…
US Senate takes up bill banning government purchase of Americans’ data
Despite opposition from the White House and law enforcement agencies across the United States, a bipartisan bill that recently was…
DHS biometric collection devices industry day materials available
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) and Office of Procurement Operations held a Biometric…
US science foundation to award $23M for ‘privacy-preserving’ tech
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has begun soliciting proposals from “qualified researchers and multidisciplinary teams” on the practical deployment…
US Army moves closer to fielding next-gen biometrics collection
The U.S. Army recently completed field tests of its $28.3 million Next Generation Biometric Collection Capability (NXGBCC) hardware and software…
Idemia wins contract to supply multi-biometric system to IRS
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it intends to award a sole source contract to Idemia Identity &…
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