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TECH5 Wins $54 Million Contract to Modernize Biometric Systems for Virginia State Police

Ethan Nash04 mins

TECH5 has secured a 15-year, $54 million contract with the Virginia State Police to modernize Livescan technology for fingerprint capture. The project will enhance processing capabilities through the implementation of advanced biometric systems, improving public safety by expediting data submission and accuracy in identifying individuals. The new system will be deployed across approximately 800 Livescan…

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Zambia’s Biometric ID Project: Balancing Service Delivery with Privacy Concerns

Sofia Martinelli05 mins

Zambia’s biometric ID initiative faces challenges like low internet access and reliance on physical records, leading to inefficiencies in public service. The Integrated National Registration Information System (INRIS) aims to modernize this process by enhancing identity verification for citizens. However, substantial concerns regarding privacy protections and foreign involvement in data management remain critical issues that…

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