The challenges of biometric border crossings
The introduction of Entry-Exit Systems (EES) relying on biometric data collection on the United States and European Union borders will…
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ITCAN rolls out biometric age pass for vape stores, while Washington debates
Biometric measures for age verification are gaining ground in Canada and Washington state, as retailers and regulators try to prevent…
DNA collections, analysis find US government fans of all stripes
For whatever reason, state collection of DNA – a biometric identifier – does not stir the U.S. public, at least,…
Lawsuit filed in US cross-country arrest allegedly based on face biometrics
A federal suit in the U.S. has been filed by a Black man who says he was falsely accused of…
Listening to industry before US pols vote on biometric, digital ID laws
The need for U.S. rules to control domestic use of AI has persuaded some lawmakers to push for outside help…
Governments want more airport biometric scans
The move to universal, mandatory use of facial recognition in airports feels inexorable, with a major UK airport skipping entreaties…
Lack of standards prompts US to push back mDL deadline
U.S. officials say they want to temporarily make it legal for people to use a mobile driver’s license even if…
UK, US employ post offices for national single sign-on
United Kingdom officials are taking steps to increase access to that nation’s One Login digital IDs for those who may…
Details about biometric sharing with US too sensitive to share: EU
A UK nonprofit civil liberties organization claims it is being stonewalled by EU officials on information about biometric data-sharing between…
Driver’s licenses and ID cards from Thales cross 100M issued mark in North America
Thales, one of North America’s leading providers of physical and mobile driver’s licenses, has announced that more than 100 million…
