Idemia Public Security North America has partnered with My Family ID to introduce a child safety app that utilizes contactless fingerprint biometric technology. The My Family ID app allows families to securely capture and store biometric data, including photographs and fingerprints, for comprehensive identification profiles. Designed for efficiency in emergencies, the app ensures that critical…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to transition its biometric identity management systems from a hardware-based system to a cloud-based architecture, moving from IDENT to HART. This initiative involves a request for information to gather industry insights and expand biometric capabilities. A deadline for vendor responses is set for October 25, 2024, and insights…
authID has partnered with Imperial Technologies to implement biometric identity verification services, improving customer onboarding speed and security. The technology offers identity verification in 700 milliseconds and includes advanced features to combat identity fraud. This partnership represents authID’s venture into the telecommunications sector, highlighting the importance of secure identity management in digital interactions. authID Inc….
authID has partnered with Imperial Technologies Inc. to enhance biometric identity verification services for streamlined customer onboarding. This collaboration addresses the rising challenges of identity fraud by implementing advanced security measures and improving user experience across all devices. The integration aims to strengthen safeguards against modern cyber threats while enabling rapid customer conversion. authID, a…
Worldcoin processes biometric data, including iris scans and facial images, prompting significant data protection concerns under GDPR. While hashing is employed to secure this sensitive information, it raises compliance issues as hashed data is still considered personal data. Regulatory scrutiny has increased due to the extensive collection and the potential misuse of biometric data, alongside…
The European Union has launched a pilot project named PopEye to enhance border biometric checks by incorporating gait recognition technology. This initiative aims to overcome challenges faced by traditional biometric methods under adverse conditions, supported by multiple research and technological partners. With a budget of over 3.2 million euros, the project focuses on ethical compliance…
New Zealand’s facial recognition system, Identity Check, has successfully passed an evaluation by BixeLab with no significant bias found among different demographic groups. The system, already used by 70,000 users, boasts a 94% success rate and is set for expansion across government departments. It aims to enhance efficiency in accessing services while maintaining data security…
Petnow will debut its innovative pet biometric identification app at CEATEC 2024 in Chiba, Japan, from October 15 to 18. The app allows for the identification of pets using unique biometric patterns and provides location-based services to help locate lost animals. Since its inception in 2018, Petnow has been an industry leader, earning several awards…
Neurotechnology has achieved a significant improvement in latent fingerprint biometric matching, with a three-fold increase in accuracy in the NIST evaluation. The company reached a rank-one hit rate of 92.3% and demonstrated reliability with a low false negative identification rate. These enhancements position Neurotechnology among the top providers in the industry. Neurotechnology has significantly improved…
The biometric authentication and identification market is projected to grow from USD 17.93 billion in 2021 to USD 54.19 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 17.1%. The acceleration in demand for contactless solutions due to COVID-19, along with the integration of AI and cloud technologies, are significant drivers for this growth, particularly across government…
