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ID4D initiatives and TSA trials top this week’s biometrics and digital ID news
Several of this week’s top biometrics stories involve airports and airlines continuing to quickly move forward with launches around the world, and the Transportation Security Administration ramping up its involvement in biometric passenger verification in the U.S. .... Read the whole story here.

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ID4D initiatives and TSA trials top this week’s biometrics and digital ID news
For the second consecutive week, Nigeria and airport biometrics made headlines on Biometric Update, though for different reasons. Several of...
 
Biometrics stocks update: Ping gains in IPO, fingerprint companies busy
The success of Ping Identity’s IPO, particularly amidst a backdrop of mediocre tech showings and global trade uncertainty, stands out...
Aware appoints former Idemia executive as new CEO and President
Aware has announced the appointment of Robert A. Eckel as chief executive officer and president, effective immediately, with former CEO,...
 
ID2020 and partners launch program to provide digital ID with vaccines
The ID2020 Alliance has launched a new digital identity program at its annual summit in New York, in collaboration with...
UNHCR works toward self-managed refugee identity with biometrics to improve settlement outcomes
The UNHCR has published a lecture on refugee inclusion and the future of humanitarian response at Roosevelt University, sharing insights...
 
Mastercard experimenting with palm print biometrics on smartphones in digital shift
The decision to drop its name from its logo is part of a desire to be seen as more of...
Biometric ear canal geometry recognition developed by University of Buffalo researchers
Researchers at the University of Buffalo are developing a biometric ear canal geometry recognition system to authenticate smartphone users with...
 
Trust and transparency plus $66 billion would bring Africa up to speed for ID and digital economy
An investment of $60 billion would bring Africa’s digital infrastructure up to speed and $6 billion would cover ID provision...
Carnegie report says facial recognition and AI surveillance spreading faster than thought
At least 75 countries around the world are actively using artificial intelligence tools such as facial biometrics to conduct surveillance...
 
Digital ID in Africa this week: biometrics for housing, anti-terrorism
It has been two steps forward and possibly two steps back again for digital ID in Africa this week. While...
 
 
 
 
 
 
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