Tech5 has launched a new biometrics software suite for law enforcement that includes T5-Identify and the Identify Mobile app, enhancing face and fingerprint identification for police agencies. The platform supports real-time searches and contactless fingerprint capture, incorporates tattoo recognition in line with FBI guidelines, and emphasizes user ease and data security. It aims to improve…
Amazon is advancing towards digital identity verification, planning to implement mobile driver’s licenses and federated identities by 2025. Despite current stringent measures, the complexity and high error rates in identity proofing challenge usability. Experts emphasize the need to manage tensions between security and accessibility as stakeholders strive to innovate and adopt more reliable identity technologies….
Idemia NSS has won a $6.4 million contract from the DOJ to modernize the Justice Biometric Identity Service (JBIS). This service will enhance biometric identification for federal agencies, facilitate over 420,000 transactions annually, and leverage the latest technology while maintaining cybersecurity compliance. Over ten years, the contract could reach $44.3 million, representing a strategic upgrade…
This article emphasizes the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in policing, highlighting the complex accountability it demands. As AI technologies are adopted, law enforcement agencies must ensure transparency and understanding of their applications, particularly in operational contexts. The article underscores the need for rigorous oversight and public communication in order to maintain trust in…
Liveness detection emerges as a key defense against advanced AI-driven fraud, with organizations like Jumio enhancing capabilities. The UK’s OfDIA gains formal recognition, while Ireland and Malaysia push forward with national digital IDs. Major advances in biometric technologies, including border controls and facial recognition in retail, reflect a growing emphasis on secure digital identities amidst…
