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Biometrics embraced by major payment networks as contactless fingerprints put to the test by NIST
The enthusiasm with which two of the world’s largest payment networks are embracing biometrics stands out in another blockbuster news week for the industry. A $250 million funding round, a major payment network approval, a white paper specifically about biometrics from one of the largest companies in the world, a NIST report, and ideas for making air travel safe and comfortable again made up some of the top stories this week ... Read the whole story here.

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Biometrics embraced by major payment networks as contactless fingerprints put to the test by NIST
The enthusiasm with which two of the world’s largest payment networks are embracing biometrics stands out in another blockbuster news...
 
Trends in biometrics accelerated by pandemic, analyst Goode sees chance for industry to help humanity
While much of the world’s business is disrupted, biometrics providers are attempting to help enable remote work and transactions. The...
Knowledge and recognition: new wave biometrics
This is a guest post by Ajay Bhalla, President, Cyber & Intelligence at Mastercard. How do we know someone is...
 
Privacy policymaking might as well be in quarantine
If COVID-19 deaths have not prompted a unified approach to infection control in the United States, it might be foolhardy...
Protecting privacy, preventing bias in facial recognition essential, RAND study says
How society can benefit from and use biometric facial recognition while still protecting privacy is one of the two central...
 
Role of biometrics in air travel recovery discussed by CBP and Thales execs in new IBIA podcast
Executives from government and the private sector discuss how U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) biometric partnerships can help to...
Tech5 facial biometrics support OpenGate platform for re-opening air travel with KTDI and One ID
A paperless biometrics platform based on open source technology and open standards, going by the name of OpenGate, has been...
 
Aviation industry stakeholders and biometrics partners consider way forward as TSA pilots fever checks
Airports and airlines developing their own biometric systems could duplicate systems unnecessarily and create barriers to integration, according to an...
 
 
 
 
 
Biometrics White Papers
Telco contact center fraud detector
When it comes to identity fraud specifically for telcos, fraudsters target the contact center with various scams. Fortunately, the latest...
 
Enabling biometric technologies to eliminate biometric data storage
Biometric technology is advancing rapidly. The complex technology, people, process and policies are being addressed to secure biometric data to...
Seamless identification technology can help prevent the transmission of pathogens at airports
This whitepaper explores a new path for hygienic transactions, touchless biometric identification as the new normal and proactive risk management...
 
The ABCs of eKYC
In today’s digital-first world, businesses subject to KYC requirements must find a way to create onboarding and authentication processes that...
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  May 27, 2020 - May 27, 2020
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Payment Systems Regulation and Innovation (A City & Financial Global Professional Webinar Series)
  June 3, 2020 - June 5, 2020
Payment Systems Regulation and Innovation (A City & Financial Global Professional Webinar Series) Online June 3 – 5, 2020 This...
Future of Contactless Payments in Post COVID World
  June 3, 2020 - June 3, 2020
Future of Contactless Payments in Post COVID World Online June 3, 2020 Over the past several decades, financial markets and...
Re-Imagining Digital Identity & Biometric for Retail and eCommerce
  June 5, 2020 - June 5, 2020
Re-Imagining Digital Identity & Biometric for Retail and eCommerce Online June 5, 2020 In the wake of the COVID crisis...