Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction is introducing biometric technology and the VNeID platform at Tan Son Nhat and Noi Bai airports. The deployment timelines vary, with Tan Son Nhat scheduled for April-June and Noi Bai for March-September. The initiative includes additional airports and necessitates chip-based ID cards and personal data sharing for effective verification. The Ministry…
Toronto police are seeking a new facial recognition system, with eleven vendors competing for the contract. The initiative aims to improve accuracy and integrate with existing databases while addressing concerns over privacy and bias. This tender raises ongoing debates about the implications of facial recognition technology in law enforcement. Toronto police have opened a tender…
The DHS has opened its IXM specification for vendors to enhance biometric system interaction. The Office of Biometric Identity Management automates message validation. Future announcements are anticipated regarding biometric data schema. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made its specification for interacting with the nation’s largest biometrics database available to vendors and developers….
Serenity has launched the sAxess App, the first biometric-only access app, available on the App Store. Eliminating passwords, it enhances security through fingerprint authentication and secure cryptocurrency management. As breaches increasingly impact applications, this app addresses a critical need. The market for biometric solutions is expanding, supporting its relevance in today’s digital world. Serenity has…
iProov launched Workforce MFA, a device-independent biometric authentication solution certified by the FIDO Alliance. This solution mitigates account takeover risks by adding strong identity confirmation, while also reducing costs associated with password resets. Its compatibility with major identity providers allows for seamless integration, addressing modern workforce security challenges effectively. iProov has introduced iProov Workforce MFA,…
The formation of a Reusable Digital ID Network by Select ID, SQR, Luciditi, and ShareRing aims to enhance remote customer onboarding in UK financial services. By complying with evolving KYC regulations, the initiative focuses on improving identity verification processes and overall customer experiences. The partnership also aims to integrate emerging technologies to restore consumer trust…
Bumble has introduced a biometric ID verification feature to combat romance scams. Users can show a verification badge on their profiles after uploading ID and a selfie. This feature aligns Bumble with Tinder’s similar initiatives and includes a new safety tool called “Share Date” for sharing date details with trusted contacts. Bumble has launched a…
