Rwanda is piloting a biometric SIM card registration system aimed at enhancing fraud prevention and national security. The initiative aligns with new regulations requiring SIM owners’ biometric data to be verified against the National Identification Agency’s database. This program also accommodates individuals with disabilities and ensures foreign nationals are properly verified. Despite privacy concerns, officials…
The Belizean police have suspended their contract with U.S. firm Biometrica over concerns about overseas data transfer. Police Commissioner Chester Williams stated they are exploring options to ensure Belizean data remains in-country. If they cannot secure local data, they will seek alternative software solutions. Biometrica is facing software issues in other Caribbean nations as well….
Australia’s OAIC has issued new guidelines to address privacy concerns regarding facial recognition technology in retail settings. The guidance differentiates between facial verification and identification, emphasizing the necessity of consent, transparency, and bias prevention. With a recent ruling against Bunnings for privacy violations, the guidelines stress the proportional use of FRT and the importance of…
Dentity acquires Trinsic’s decentralized identity platform to scale its consumer-focused digital identity wallet, enhance user control over personal data, and accelerate adoption of verified identities, addressing consumer distrust in Big Tech. Dentity, a California-based provider of self-sovereign identity solutions, has announced the acquisition of Trinsic’s decentralized identity platform, called “Ecosystems.” This strategic move aims to…
The OAIC has introduced guidelines on facial recognition technology in retail, emphasizing privacy protections, necessity, informed consent, and governance. The guidelines delineate between facial verification and identification, urging organizations to assess privacy risks and ensure compliance with the Privacy Act. The recent Bunnings case highlights the consequences of inadequate privacy measures, reinforcing the need for…
Neurotechnology’s latent fingerprint algorithm has ranked highest in the NIST ELFT evaluation for accuracy, showing remarkable extraction speeds. The evaluation relies on datasets from U.S. law enforcement. Other companies in the top ten include Idemia and Thales. This achievement reflects Neurotechnology’s ongoing commitment to biometrics innovation. Neurotechnology has achieved the top position in the NIST…
TurboCheck partners with authID to implement biometric identity verification for candidate vetting, addressing rising concerns over hiring fraud, especially with the rise of AI-generated fake identities. This collaboration aims to enhance security by quickly verifying identities while maintaining user privacy. TurboCheck has formed a partnership with authID to enhance its identity verification capabilities through biometric…
TurboCheck collaborates with authID to enhance digital identity verification for employers, using biometric technology to decrease hiring fraud. This partnership enables fast and accurate verification by analyzing online footprints and validating identity documents, tackling challenges posed by deepfakes and fake qualifications in hiring processes. TurboCheck, in collaboration with authID, aims to enhance identity verification solutions…
The October 7 incident prompted a reevaluation of the mandatory fingerprint submission policy in Israel’s biometric database. Attorney Naama Ben-Zvi argues that while fingerprints aided the identification of victims, they do not warrant compulsory submissions from all citizens. Legislative reforms should allow individuals to choose whether to store their fingerprints, similar to organ donation preferences,…
DHS and NSF are enhancing biometric technologies to improve security, inclusivity, and connectivity, focusing on accurate identification across diverse demographics and challenging conditions. Advancements in AI and contextual data collection methods aim to address existing limitations in biometric systems. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) are working to enhance…
