Amazon is advancing towards digital identity verification, planning to implement mobile driver’s licenses and federated identities by 2025. Despite current stringent measures, the complexity and high error rates in identity proofing challenge usability. Experts emphasize the need to manage tensions between security and accessibility as stakeholders strive to innovate and adopt more reliable identity technologies….
Idemia NSS has won a $6.4 million contract from the DOJ to modernize the Justice Biometric Identity Service (JBIS). This service will enhance biometric identification for federal agencies, facilitate over 420,000 transactions annually, and leverage the latest technology while maintaining cybersecurity compliance. Over ten years, the contract could reach $44.3 million, representing a strategic upgrade…
A Visa study reveals that one-third of Swedes are ready to use fingerprint access for various services, with 54% open to unique digital identities. The growing trust in biometrics over passwords is evident, alongside concerns about privacy and data protection that need addressing. Swedish providers are prepared to capitalize on this trend, with advancements in…
Cabinet Louis Reynaud (CLR Labs) has launched the CLR Cert program aimed at enhancing testing for biometrics and digital identity. The initiative includes compliance assessments for biometric injection attacks, presentation attacks, and performance metrics, extending to EU digital identity wallets and remote verification standards. The program responds to surging security demands in an evolving digital…
Changi Airport has eliminated the need for passports by fully implementing biometric clearance across all terminals, leading to an average processing time of 10 seconds. Singapore residents can use facial and iris recognition for immigration clearance, while foreign visitors still need passports upon arrival but can use the biometric system for departure. Idemia has provided…
Panama has initiated a digital identity system, Decree 43, allowing permanent residents to utilize an ‘e-cédula’ stored in a mobile wallet. This system enhances online access to government and private services and mirrors Panama’s existing digital identity infrastructure for citizens. The phase-exclusive rollout on Android devices follows collaboration with tech companies and reflects the increasing…
The DHS is seeking information to upgrade its biometric management systems from IDENT to the cloud-based HART. This involves gathering insights from private sector vendors on advanced biometric technologies, supporting operational planning, and engaging with standard-setting organizations. The cloud transition is expected to improve data processing capabilities for over 262 million individuals, enhancing the management…
The biometric security sector is primed for growth, with Clear Secure Inc. leading through its biometric identification systems. The introduction of biometric REAL-ID compliant licenses set for next year, alongside significant market projections, positions Clear’s services as vital in travel and healthcare. Recent financial results show notable revenue growth and ambitious free cash flow projections,…
Worldcoin has rebranded to World and launched an advanced biometric device, the Orb, for identity verification, utilizing optical scanning technology. The upgraded Orb promises superior efficiency and performance. The company partners with major apps for identity verification while facing privacy backlash over data management practices in various countries. Despite this, World aims for broader adoption…
The European Union has launched the PopEye pilot project to integrate gait recognition with existing biometrics for border security. The project aims to improve identity checks by capturing biometrics from moving individuals, addressing limitations of current technologies. Supported by various research institutions and funded by a Horizon grant, PopEye will be implemented at Romania and…
