UNHCR introduces new biometric ID card for refugees
In an effort to combat identity fraud and counterfeiting, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) rolled out its…
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UN WFP trials iris-based biometrics payment system for food assistance program
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has introduced an iris-based biometric payment system allowing Syrian refugees in Jordan to redeem…
Biometrics and healthcare, cybersecurity, voter registration and law enforcement trending this week
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Biometrics and law enforcement, facial recognition and national ID trending this week
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UNHCR, IrisGuard launch EyeCloud to assist refugees with biometric banking
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Cairo Amman Bank (CAB) and IrisGuard have announced EyeCloud, a new project…
SIBA recommends multimodal biometrics capture to identify and track Syrian refugees
The Secure Identity & Biometrics Association (SIBA) released a plan that recommends various actions for decision-makers in addressing the threat…
Syrian refugee screening process in the U.S. includes biometrics, biographical data
Following the Paris attacks, members of the Republican party are recommending a halt to the federal program that relocates Syrian…
Biometrics part of screening process for Syrian refugees heading to UK
British Home Secretary Theresa May has reassured the UK that refugees scheduled to arrive from Syria will have undergone a…
UN using IrisGuard iris recognition devices to aid Syrian refugees across Middle East
The United Nations is using IrisGuard’s iris recognition technology as part of its humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees across the…
Biometrics and privacy laws, fingerprints, facial recognition & more top stories
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