Veridas is implementing facial recognition technology at El Más Monumental stadium in Argentina, facilitating rapid and secure entry for fans. The biometric system, developed alongside RiverID, allows for quick enrollment and identification. Additionally, Veridas has launched its identity verification platform on Google Cloud Marketplace and is working on a digital identity wallet in Navarra to…
HID Rapid ID provides a three-step fingerprint verification tool for police, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. The Nomad 30 Pocket Reader allows for easy fingerprint capture, even in challenging conditions. The system ensures instant results by cross-checking against databases, contributing to improved public safety and order. HID Rapid ID has introduced a streamlined three-step fingerprint…
The FBI is looking for advanced biometric software that functions on both Android and Windows systems for mobile identification. The solutions should gather various biometric data types, ensuring compliance with the EBTS and supporting secure data transmissions. Usability features and security standards are critical, with submissions due by March 19, 2025. The FBI has issued…
Trust Stamp has gained patent approval for its “Interoperable Biometric Representation” framework, which tackles interoperability challenges in biometric data. The framework allows biometric information to be securely converted into a universal format, promoting compatibility across various systems while prioritizing user privacy. The technology integrates Privacy Enhancing Technology and eliminates vendor lock-in issues, potentially transforming the…
China has introduced new security standards for facial recognition payments, targeting businesses including payment providers and equipment operators. The guidelines prohibit data processing and storage of facial recognition data without legal requirements, mandate stricter consent processes, and enforce minimal data collection. This regulatory action arises amidst heightened public concern over privacy and data security issues…
Florida law enforcement is embracing advanced biometric technology like Idemia’s Storm ABIS for improved efficiency in fingerprint searches. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office has reported substantial increases in workload and case completions since implementation. Additionally, collaboration with ICE is intensifying local immigration enforcement, indicating a politically charged reliance on biometric solutions. Florida police, particularly the Volusia…
Cardiff police will deploy live facial recognition cameras during the Six Nations rugby championship starting February 22nd, 2023. The initiative includes five temporary cameras situated in “Zones of Safety,” aimed at deterring crime. The police assure that the technology has not led to wrongful arrests historically, and successful past implementations bolster this effort. In Cardiff,…
The EAB Lunch Talk on February 19, 2025, will focus on biometric-bound credentials as a solution for enhancing security and flexibility in digital identities. Led by Dr. Norman Poh from Trust Stamp, the session will discuss the advantages of using biometrics in conjunction with cryptographic keys, highlighting applications and security compliance to NIST standards, essential…
Biometric authentication provides a practical alternative to passwords, enhancing security and user experience. While it offers conveniences like unique identification and reduced errors, it also poses challenges such as irreplaceability and vulnerability to theft. Best practices, including encryption and local storage, are vital for minimizing risks. As its use expands, robust security measures will be…
ROC’s new ROC +0014 algorithm demonstrated a 30% increase in accuracy for latent fingerprint biometrics in the NIST ELFT evaluation. The algorithm reported an FNIR of 0.138 and processed matches in an average of 64 seconds, significantly improving efficiency. With high hit rates and free access to their SDK, ROC reinforces its leadership in biometric…
