Year: 2024

Argentina has reached a partnership agreement between ENACOM, RENAPER, and telecommunications providers like Movistar, Personal, and Claro to implement biometric ID verification. This move will use facial recognition and fingerprint matching for customer identification, addressing crime linked to mobile services. Compliance with privacy regulations is enforced within this initiative, further accompanied by a recent update…

The Punjab Home Department has mandated biometric attendance for prison staff to improve accountability and efficiency. Senior officers will ensure compliance, with absenteeism marked for non-compliance. The system, including biometric technologies like fingerprinting and facial recognition, aims to streamline prison operations and enhance security. The Punjab Home Department has officially introduced a mandatory biometric attendance…

Notable advancements in the biometric identity verification industry are marked by Incode, Tech5, Idnow, and Suprema achieving significant certifications and compliance updates. Incode has earned SOC 2 Type 2 certification, Tech5 has aligned with OSIA standards, Idnow has received Substantial LoA certification for its YRIS wallet, and Suprema complies with the NIS 2 Directive for…

Women in Identity (WiD) is launching an awareness campaign concerning AI bias in identification systems, coinciding with Identity Day 2024. They present case studies illustrating AI bias effects on individuals. Current research addresses the economic impact of identity exclusion, led by Edgar Whitley from the London School of Economics. An event in Toronto will discuss…

The Prism Project has launched the Biometric Digital Identity Travel and Hospitality Report, expanding its research focus from financial services to the travel and hospitality sector. This report identifies key players and innovations in biometric technologies, signaling significant growth opportunities. Maxine Most presented the report at the Identity Week America event, highlighting its implications for…

ProvaDiVita has launched a biometric platform aimed at thwarting identity theft and enhancing security in industries like finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. Employing multifactor authentication through facial recognition, physiological scanning, and voice identification, it aims to streamline verification processes while complying with privacy regulations. The integration of blockchain enhances protection against unauthorized access, bolstering fraud detection…

The European Union’s AI Act will influence biometric and identification standards internally, though its international adherence may be limited. New research emphasizes the importance of assessing how effectively the Act protects fundamental rights, especially given its delegation of enforcement to member states. Ongoing concerns exist regarding biometric surveillance exceptions for law enforcement, necessitating vigilant monitoring…

The EU’s AI Act may not influence non-EU countries as initially expected, but it aims to set standards for biometric tools and the Digital Identity Wallet within the EU. Despite its protective intent, significant challenges remain regarding the safeguarding of fundamental rights, especially concerning biometric surveillance and the discretion left to member states. Research emphasizes…