Category: Digital Identification

SummaryThe biometrics testing landscape has made strides with the ISO/IEC 19795-10 standard for assessing bias, while significant contracts are being canceled, particularly for ID programs in Africa and Asia. NEC launched a new facial recognition system optimized for busy environments. Meanwhile, the DHS faces budget cuts that could constrain future biometric initiatives. The industry continues…

SummaryLas Vegas police reject the NFL’s facial recognition policy due to privacy concerns regarding officer biometric data. The league plans to implement a facial authentication system across its stadiums, though police departments in other NFL cities are watching closely. Resistance is reflected in public protests against similar biometric systems, raising concerns about data security and…