AimBrain whitepaper examines impact of GDPR on companies using biometrics With GDPR set to come into effect in May of 2018, AimBrain and strategic law firm JAG Shaw Baker have published a whitepaper examining the responsibilities of organizations collecting, storing, and making use of biometric data. “GDPR & Beyond:...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometric R&D Share: Facebook | Twitter

Aruba airport chosen to trial U.S. biometric entry program U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has chosen Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport as the first airport outside the U.S. to pilot its biometric entry program, Future Travel Experience reports. The facial recognition system will be used to verify...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Defense ministry deploys BIO-key biometric management platform BIO-key revealed that the cybersecurity group of an unnamed government defense ministry has selected and deployed BIO-key’s WEB-key server-based biometric management platform, as well as BIO-key fingerprint scanners, to protect its existing federated Microsoft Active Directory environment. The US$257K...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

FacePhi exceeds forecasts, reports 307% jump in profits With 21 banks now using its software and services, Spanish facial recognition firm FacePhi is reporting a 307 percent jump to a net profit of 457,205 euros for 2017. The company feels this upward trend will continue in 2018,...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Purdue professor develops 3D image transmission technology A Purdue University professor has developed a technology for transporting 3D data through phones, the Indianapolis Business Journal reports. The system, dubbed Holostream by inventor Song Zhang, drastically reduces the size of 3D video without major quality degradation to...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Nissan’s SUV concept uses a fingerprint reader to unlock doors Nissan has debuted its six-passenger, three-row Xmotion (pronounced “cross motion”) SUV concept at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS 2018) in Detroit. The vehicle uses a fingerprint reader instead of a key fob to unlock the doors....full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Australia adds drivers’ license photos to national facial recognition system Data from drivers’ licenses will be added to the Australian government’s biometric databases after it reached an agreement with state and territory governments, the New Daily reports. The $21 million AUD ($16.7 million) national facial recognition system is meant...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Intersec 2018 to feature 1,337 exhibitors from 59 countries Intersec will open for the 20th time in Dubai next week and will feature 1,337 exhibitors from 59 countries. The three-day event will span 60,000sqm of exhibition space across 13 halls, and features 19 of the world’s top 20...full story Categories: Access Control | Biometric News | Law Enforcement | Surveillance Share: Facebook | Twitter

Visa announces pilot for biometric payment cards Visa has announced pilot projects for a new EMV dual-interface biometric payment card with chip and contactless transaction capabilities in partnership with Mountain America Credit Union and Bank of Cyprus. The payment cards in both pilots have embedded sensors...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Financial Services | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Precise Biometrics appoints new CEO Precise Biometrics has appointed Stefan K Persson CEO. Current CEO Håkan Persson has resigned effective immediately. Stefan K Persson is currently an EVP with the Bang Olufsen Group and will assume his new position by August 1, 2018. Until...full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometrics Stocks | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

UIDAI announces plans to add facial recognition to Aadhaar The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced the addition of facial recognition to the Aadhaar program to provide more authentication options for users. Aadhaar has previously implemented fingerprint and iris recognition, along with one-time passwords (OTP) for...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID | Facial Recognition 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

European Payments Forum 5th Annual European Payments Forum March 1-2, 2018 Amsterdam, The Netherlands After the great success of the September 2017 event, we will have our next annual European Payments Forum in March 2018. This time, the hosting city is going...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter