Shufti has launched Fast ID, a portable digital identity solution that combines selfie biometrics with reusable identity verification. This tool simplifies authentication for future transactions, enhancing user experience while ensuring compliance with KYC and AML regulations. Fast ID replaces traditional passwords and OTPs, securely storing verified documents in the cloud and allowing quick biometric accesses….
Innovatrics has achieved tenth place in the NIST FRTE 1:N ranking for facial recognition algorithms, particularly excelling in border control applications. This position places Innovatrics among the top three providers of Automated Biometric Identification Systems, trailing NEC and Idemia. The leaderboard showcases both established and new companies, indicating a competitive and evolving biometric technology market….
Italy’s digital identity systems are transitioning amid the rollout of the European Digital Identity Wallet, facing challenges such as technical interoperability and privacy concerns. Existing systems like SPID and CIE are supported by the newly introduced It Wallet, designed for enhanced access. Urgency grows as EU regulations mandate digital wallets by 2026, with ongoing scrutiny…
Colorado’s new biometric privacy law extends rigorous regulations to small businesses, mandating clear notifications and strict retention policies for biometric data, which includes details like fingerprints and facial scans. The law, viewed as a progressive measure in tech regulation, raises concerns about compliance costs and impacts on technological innovation, particularly for smaller enterprises. Colorado’s recent…
Gartner has published its first Magic Quadrant for Identity Verification, classifying 11 companies into Leaders, Challengers, Visionaries, and Niche Players. Leaders include Sumsub, Socure, and Entrust for their robust IDV products. Visionaries such as Mitek and Au10tix bring innovative strategies. Persona is noted as a Challenger, while Niche Players consist of 1Kosmos, GB Group, and…
The DHS is expanding its biometric identification efforts, transitioning from the IDENT system to HART to improve identity verification processes. This shift will enhance operational efficiency and data capacity, impacting immigration and transportation security. Lisa MacDonald emphasizes that evolving technologies like facial recognition are shaping DHS’s approach to identifying and addressing potential threats. The Department…
By 2025, digital identity management will see a shift towards passwordless authentication and Zero Trust principles, driven by cybersecurity needs and user privacy. Organizations will need to implement sophisticated identity management solutions to address rising threats and enhance user experiences. Innovations in decentralization and AI will reshape the landscape, influencing customer trust and business practices….
IDEMIA Public Security has enhanced INTERPOL’s Multibiometric Identification System with advanced algorithms that rank first in NIST evaluations. This upgraded system, MBIS 5/MBSS, supports member countries in accessing critical biometric data for solving complex criminal cases effectively, integrating fingerprints and facial images within the INTERPOL Bio HUB system for better forensic analysis. IDEMIA Public Security…
Tech5 has launched a new biometrics software suite for law enforcement that includes T5-Identify and the Identify Mobile app, enhancing face and fingerprint identification for police agencies. The platform supports real-time searches and contactless fingerprint capture, incorporates tattoo recognition in line with FBI guidelines, and emphasizes user ease and data security. It aims to improve…
Canada is set to open bids for a biometrics contract valued between CA$25 million and CA$100 million to enhance its immigration system. The initiative, led by IRCC, seeks input on the latest biometric collection technologies and aims to ensure best practices in data integrity and inclusivity. Responses to the request for information are due by…
