UK Commons committee prepares for inquiry into Home Office’ biometrics guidance A UK House of Commons committee is preparing to launch an inquiry into the storage of 20 million mugshots by police after running out of patience with the Government, which was told the practice was unlawful without legal and...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Law Enforcement Share: Facebook | Twitter

Melco Resorts Japan introduces biometrics-based casino security solution Melco Resorts Japan introduced its biometrics-based casino security system last week. Named MelGuard, the technology uses biometric indicators to track casino visitors while removing human error from current exclusion systems. According to Casino.org, this is part of Melco’s push...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Princeton Identity opens Dubai office, provides biometric security solution for DXB Princeton Identity’s Access500e identity management kiosk module has been deployed within the Dubai International Airport (DXB). According to the company announcement, the solution identifies travelers within one to two seconds. One hundred Access500e products are currently in operation across...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security Share: Facebook | Twitter

D-ID raises $4M to bring its facial recognition-blocking technology to market Tel Aviv-based startup D-ID has raised $4 million in seed financing to continue developing its AI technology for blocking facial recognition algorithms and help it bring its services to market, TechCrunch reports. The funding round was led by Pitango...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Aadhaar should be linked to voting ID, commissioner says as Supreme Court hears constitutional challenge Aadhaar numbers should be linked to Indian voter’s identity cards in order to verify individuals’ identity prior to voting, India’s new chief election commissioner told the Economic Times. “Biometrics should establish the identity before a voter enters a polling...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID | Elections Share: Facebook | Twitter

Suprema showcasing biometrics-based access control solutions at Intersec Suprema is showcasing its range of biometrics-based centralized access control solutions including CoreStation, fingerprint readers, RFID/keypad readers, and its updated access management software BioStar 2 this week at Intersec 2018. Designed for mid- to enterprise-level access control systems, CoreStation...full story Categories: Access Control | Biometric News Share: Facebook | Twitter

Ecuador tackles crime with Chinese facial recognition technology Ecuador has decreased its crime rate by 24 percent by using facial recognition and other monitoring technology from China, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency, via the South China Morning Post. The nation of 16.4 million people installed...full story Categories: Biometric News | Law Enforcement Share: Facebook | Twitter

South Korean airports to adopt biometrics authentication system for domestic flights South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said today that Gimpo International Airport and Jeju International Airport will adopt biometrics authentication systems next week, allowing local passengers to travel without identification cards. South Korean passengers will be able...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security Share: Facebook | Twitter

The Middle East Financial Security Exhibition and Conference 2018 The Middle East Financial Security Exhibition and Conference (MEFSEC) February 27th to March 1, 2018 Four Seasons Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE Dome Exhibitions has announced the launch of the First Annual Conference and Exhibition dedicated to Cyber Security in...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

ID4Africa appoints Ambassadors from 29 countries for 2018 ID4Africa has announced the appointment of Ambassadors from 29 countries for 2018. The 2018 Ambassadors represent an increase of seven over 2017, and their countries make up more than 75 percent of sub-Saharan Africa by population, according to the...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometric National ID Conference Lebanon Chapter Biometric National ID Conference Lebanon Chapter January 30 – 31, 2018 Beirut, Lebanon We invite you to participate as sponsor / exhibitor / speaker at this upcoming Biometric event to be held in January 2018, in Lebanon. The 2...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Border Security 2018 Border Security 2018 February 21-22, 2018 Crowne Plaza Rome, St Peter’s Hotel & Spa, Rome, Italy SMi Group at proud to announce the 11th Annual Border Security conference and exhibition which will convene on the 21st-22nd February 2018 in...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Digital Integration in Wealth Management 2018 Digital Integration in Wealth Management 2018 February 21- 22, 2018 London, UK The only event to focus on integration of digital capabilities with existing processes to enhance client engagement and reach new segments Arena International is thrilled to announce...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometrics for Government & Law Enforcement Biometrics for Government & Law Enforcement Identity Management & Biometrics February 26-28 Washington, DC Returning for its 12th iteration, Biometrics for Government and Law Enforcement enables 250+ Directors of Security Agencies, Directors of Operations, Directors of Intelligence, Heads of...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

The Middle East Financial Security Exhibition and Conference 2018 The Middle East Financial Security Exhibition and Conference (MEFSEC) February 27th to March 1, 2018 Four Seasons Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE Dome Exhibitions has announced the launch of the First Annual Conference and Exhibition dedicated to Cyber Security in...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter