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Digital ID in Africa this week: Nigeria’s expanding biometric web, pros and cons of national ID
Developments this week highlight the divide between African nations in terms of the level of maturity of their digital ID systems. As Nigeria presses ahead, drawing in ever more services into its centralized biometric ID register, two opinion pieces consider the need for transparency in implementing systems that citizens can understand, but also the pitfalls and progress digital ID can bring ... Read the whole story here.

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Daily Biometrics News
Finger vein recognition and government programs top this week’s biometrics and digital ID news
Less common biometrics like finger vein and hand geometry recognition made more top headlines than usual this week, and governments...
 
Majority of U.S. adults support police facial biometrics use but opponents call for bans
A majority of U.S. adults trust law enforcement agencies to use biometric facial recognition responsibly, but significantly fewer people are...
Apple reconsiders Touch ID and release of low-cost iPhone
With only a few days left until Apple showcases its newest product line, the word around the block hints that...
 
Delhi airport tests facial recognition for seamless travel
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has started testing biometric facial recognition with Indian airline Vistara at Terminal 3 of the...
Idemia introduces facial biometrics product for high traffic areas
Idemia has released MFace Flex, a frictionless facial biometric solution to simplify user-experience and crowd flow for seamless travel at...
 
Biometrics regulations are coming, firm warns as BIPA lawsuits pile up
Companies using biometrics should create policies and procedures for security, notice and consent, even if the law does not currently...
Facial recognition backlash grows in China
Media and high-ranking officials in China are warning the public about the risks of unconstrained artificial intelligence and facial recognition...
 
Deepfake voice technology claims first fraud victims
Criminal deepfake attacks have claimed their first victims, with a British energy defrauded of nearly a quarter-million dollars through a...
Aratek rolls out Spanish website to better serve global customer base
In an effort to better serve its global customer base and expand its presence in Spain, South America and North...
 
Digital ID in Africa this week: Nigeria’s expanding biometric web, pros and cons of national ID
Developments this week highlight the divide between African nations in terms of the level of maturity of their digital ID...
 
 
 
 
 
 
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