Southeast Asia is increasingly adopting digital IDs, which are becoming integral to daily activities. Countries like the Philippines and Singapore are innovating with technologies that enhance voter registration and maritime operations. The rise of biometric and AI technology is driving this evolution, promising greater efficiency and security. Building trust among users through secure digital infrastructures…
Procivis’s recent webinar outlined the upcoming potential of decentralized digital identities (SSI) for modernizing verification processes within organizations. By releasing Procivis One as open-source software and highlighting regulatory advancements, the company advocates for businesses to adopt SSI, which promises improved security and operational efficiency. The discussion underscored the benefits of SSI through practical examples, demonstrating…
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…
