Korea Internet & Security Agency developing biometric authentication for mobile banking South Korean government-run Korea Internet & Security Agency is developing biometric authentication for mobile banking with plans to commercialize the technology by late 2018, according to a report by The Korean Herald. “We are developing an algorithm for authenticating...full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services | Mobile Biometrics Share: Facebook | Twitter

MeReal Biometrics smartcard features fingerprint tech from Precise and FPC Hong Kong’s MeReal Biometrics introduced its latest V2 smartcard at the opening of Groupe Partouche’s Pleinair Casino in the South of France. The biometric smartcard features a smaller fingerprint sensor, enrolment in less than 10 seconds, NFC compatibility and...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

NGO says Israel’s biometric database law an infringement of privacy rights The Digital Rights Movement has filed a request to Israel’s High Court to block the state from a public campaign to convince the public to sign up for smartcard identification and the country’s biometric database. According to a report...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID Share: Facebook | Twitter

Future iPhones may have under-the-screen fingerprint sensor for continuous authentication Apple’s patents and independent biometrics experts both seem to suggest that for future iPhones, the entire screen will be equipped with fingerprint-sensing properties to ensure continuous authentication for users, according to a report by Phone Arena. “We will probably...full story Categories: Biometric News | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Neurotechnology adds ‘Extreme’ edition to its MegaMatcher Accelerator solution Neurotechnology has added a new ‘Extreme’ edition to its MegaMatcher Accelerator line of multi-biometric identification solutions for national-scale projects. According to a company statement, the new edition can handle up to 160 million fingerprints, up to 40 million faces...full story Categories: Biometric News | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

Diebold Nixdorf, Samsung SDS to showcase biometric ATM Diebold Nixdorf and Samsung SDS America have partnered to showcase how integrating mobile biometric technology and the self-service channel can help improve security and the overall consumer experience. The companies will jointly demonstrate the mobile-based biometric authentication method at...full story Categories: Biometric News | Facial Recognition | Financial Services Share: Facebook | Twitter

Theme park visitors want biometrics tech used for identity verification Omnico has published a new research report that finds that 85 percent of consumers in the US, UK, China, Japan and Malaysia want theme parks to use artificial intelligence (AI) systems for ID verification for greater convenience. Chinese visitors...full story Categories: Access Control | Biometric News | Commercial Applications Share: Facebook | Twitter

India postpones PM’s plans to link Aadhaar to taxes India’s Supreme Court said in a ruling that citizens cannot be forced to enroll for Aadhaar — a 12-digit unique identity number based on collected biometric information — to file tax returns, which could derail Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s...full story Categories: Biometric News | Civil ID Share: Facebook | Twitter

Digital payments will boost demand for mobile biometric security Transparency Market Research has published a new research report that shows that the global mobile biometric security and services market has made consistent progress in the last few years due to the increasing demand for smartphones and the rising...full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services | Mobile Biometrics Share: Facebook | Twitter

CLEAR allowed U.S. patent for biometric boarding pass technologies CLEAR has been issued a Notice of Allowance for a U.S. patent application relating to its biometrics-based boarding pass technologies. The patent application covers biometric technology enabling end-to-end access throughout an airport without showing ID or boarding pass information....full story Categories: Biometric News | Biometric R&D | Fingerprint Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

EyeVerify details PSD2 and how payment providers can comply with SCA requirements In a new company blog post, EyeVerify solutions engineer Ryan Schroeder details the essential aspects of the Revised Payment Services Directive (commonly referred to as PSD2) and what payment service providers will need to do in order to be...full story Categories: Biometric News | Financial Services | Iris / Eye Share: Facebook | Twitter

China tech firms bypassing privacy concerns to apply facial recognition China’s technology firms are rushing to apply the commercial use of facial recognition technology, bypassing the same privacy concerns that have slowed the roll out of the technology in Western markets, according to a report by The Financial Times....full story Categories: Biometric News | Commercial Applications | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Dubai to test ObjectTech-developed biometric border control system UK-based ObjectTech has signed an agreement with Dubai’s Immigration and Visas Department (GDRFA) to test its ‘gate-less’ border technology, which combines biometric verification and blockchain technology. Once launched, the pilot program will allow passengers travelling to Dubai to walk...full story Categories: Biometric News | Border Security | Facial Recognition Share: Facebook | Twitter

Verificient to implement ID authentication/verification for online university students Penn State and Verificient Technologies have partnered to develop the first of its kind, identity authentication and verification tool that will meet federal compliance standards for distance learners. Through the initiative, the technology will enable the university to verify...full story Categories: Biometric News | Schools Share: Facebook | Twitter

Biometrics industry stocks: weekend news rundown As the biometrics industry continues to grow and expand Biometric Update is bringing a new focus to some of the stock stories in the sector. Check in with this space each weekend for a rundown of some of the...full story Categories: Biometric News | Trade Notes Share: Facebook | Twitter

FinDEVr London 2017 FinDEVr London 2017 June 12 & 13, 2017 Tobacco Quay London, England FinDEVr is the only conference series focused exclusively on the TECHNOLOGY of fintech and the developers, CTOs and other creators of this technology. It showcases the latest...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Terrorism Studies Terrorism Studies Certificate / Advanced Certificate / Individual Modules Online delivery with expert tutor support Feb, June and Oct every year Terrorism Studies course is one of the most recommended programs in the industry and is endorsed and recognized...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

SDW 2017 SDW 2017 – Security Document World – 11th Edition Conference: 26-28 June 2017 – Exhibition: 27-28 June 2017 QEII Centre, London, UK SDW – now in its 11th year – is the world-leading event providing a global showcase for...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

INTERPOL World INTERPOL World Congress: 4-6 July, Exhibition 5-7 July Singapore The security landscape is evolving with the advancement of technologies. Yet, technology alone cannot be the only solution to counter technological risk and threats. A strategic response has to be...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Insurance IoT Asia Summit 2017 Insurance IoT Asia Summit 2017 August 1-4, 2017 Singapore The Internet of Things (IoT) offers truly disruptive and transformative potential to the insurance industry. IoT will reach US $1.3 trillion in spending by 2019 with Asia Pacific expected to...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter