View in Browser | Subscribe Today | | | Daily Biometrics News : Oct 22, 2024 | | Progress on biometric data privacy too slow, incomplete, say experts | As deepfakes, identity theft and AI warp the shape of online life, new issues arise, requiring new regulation. Police in…Read More | | Android 15 for Pixel integrates biometric security measures for lost phones | Mobile phones are like little treasure chests of sensitive personal data, so Android has introduced… | Keyo partner brings palm biometrics to DRC for secure payments | Palm biometrics firm Keyo has announced a partnership in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)… | 300 patent applications and awards for Jumio and counting | Jumio has reached a milestone in its development of intellectual property relating to biometrics, liveness… | Polish startup raises $8.2M to combat AI-driven fraud with digital ID | Digital identity verification platform Authologic has pulled in an $8.2 million investment from European and… | Reality Defender expands series A to $33M, integrated by Accenture | Reality Defender has reached $33 million in an expansion of its series A funding round.… | MOSIP hackathon invites innovative applications for foundational ID systems | MOSIP delved into the details of its two hackathon programs – Create and Decode —… | World rebrand comes with governance shuffle, promise of decentralized ownership | By now, most who are familiar with the World digital ID project will associate it… | US DOJ issues final rule on foreign access to Americans’ PII | After months of reviewing the comments it received to its March 5 Advance Notice of Proposed… | Meta reboots Facebook face biometrics to combat ‘celeb-bait’ ads | Meta is testing face biometrics as a way to detect and prevent celeb-bait ads on… | Veritone Track updated to include AI-assisted vehicle tracking at scale | Veritone has announced “significant enhancements” to Veritone Track, a video forensics tool that enables authorities… | The healthcare sector is leaking data; biometrics could help plug the holes | While it is true that reporting on biometrics often revolves around costly fraud cases or… | Executive regulations for Oman Biometrics Law lay out rules on fingerprints, DNA | There are new executive rules for Oman’s Biometrics Law governing the collection and storage of… | Language of biometrics is unfamiliar to most, even as tech becomes ubiquitous | If you read Biometric Update, chances are you understand some of the ins and outs… | Panama introduces digital ID and wallet for permanent residents | Panama has introduced a digital identity system for both Panamanians and permanent residents. Decree 43… | Digital ID wallet maker Lissi announces spinoff | German digital ID wallet maker Lissi is spinning off as an independent startup. Led by… | European Commission issues call for tenders for age verification solution | The European Commission, DG CNECT – Communications Networks, Content and Technology, has released a call… | DHS seeks info on upgrading to cloud biometrics for national security database | The long and winding path to an upgraded biometric data management system for the U.S.… | Ethiopia to streamline public procurement system with Fayda digital ID | A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Ethiopia National ID Program (NIDP)… | GET Group to provide ISO-compliant mDLs in Ecuador | Security and identity management firm GET Group Latin America has signed an agreement to issue… | | More News | Guest Posts | Features |
| | Features | | MOSIP hackathon invites innovative applications for foundational ID systems | MOSIP delved into the details of its two hackathon programs – Create and Decode — to foster continued innovation in…Read More | | FIDO turns to scaling passkeys at Authenticate 2024 | The Authenticate 2024 conference hosted by the FIDO Alliance was focused mainly on passkeys; their… | Bahrain’s vision, eKYC, digital ID and biometric innovation | Bahrain’s Vision 2030 is to become the global leader in digital identity services and a… | Prompt injection attacks: What are they, and why are they after my identity? | By Ola Ahmad, Chief AI Scientist at Thales The rise in innovative applications for emerging… | EU has an innovative new way of fighting against deepfakes | More than half a century ago, American psychologist Paul Ekman wanted to know whether he… | Inclusion critical in development of digital identifiers, DPI: Kantara | A report published by Kantara Initiative, a U.S.-headquartered non-profit that advocates the trustworthy use of… | Policing and facial recognition: What’s stopping them? | By Professor Fraser Sampson, former UK Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner “If it’s legal and it… | Securing insurance coverage for BIPA class actions a growing challenge | By David J. Oberly, Biometric Privacy & Data Privacy Attorney Corporate policyholders face increasing challenges… | Global partnerships strengthen Kyrgyzstan’s digital identity and credentials | Kyrgyzstan has set a path toward digital transformation, highlighting digital identity as one of the… | Building trust online with age verification | By Kaarel Kotkas, CEO and founder, Veriff Age verification regulations are becoming a top priority… |
| | White Papers | | | Responsible biometrics: A guide to ethical and secure identity verification | Biometrics have been used for a variety of purposes for centuries. Fingerprints, handprints, and various measurements of the body were…Read More |
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| | | A buyer’s guide to online identity verification | How to separate the contenders from the pretenders in online identity verification vendors Identity verification is the process of verifying…Read More |
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| | | Metrics that matter – How to evaluate identity verification technology | If you’re confused by all the identity verification solutions on the market and how they’re different, you’re not alone. With…Read More |
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| | | 3 warning signs that your ID verification process is hurting your bottom line | Is your identity verification process obstructing your customer acquisition goals or enabling fraud? A recent study showed that 63% of…Read More |
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| | | Generative AI: How to protect your business in the golden age of fraud and disinformation | Generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have exploded in quality and popularity. These technologies can create a variety of content including…Read More |
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| | | Decentralized identity for secure user authentication | This ebook by Youverse explores the potential of decentralized face recognition to make user authentication more private and secure. In…Read More |
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| | | Unmasking document and biometric identity fraud: Exposing the deceptions | As generative AI capabilities advance, producing convincing fake IDs and selfies has become easier and more accessible than ever before.…Read More |
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| | | Protect your business and customers from threat of account fraud | Customer authentication and onboarding are important business interactions that set the tone for the relationship with the customer. However, these…Read More |
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