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Keyless Excels in NIST Biometric Face Verification Evaluation

UK-based Keyless has excelled in NIST’s biometric face verification evaluation, ranking among the top 50 developers in Mugshot-Mugshot and top 75 in Visa-Border categories. The company’s Zero-Knowledge Biometrics technology prioritizes user privacy, ensuring no biometric data storage. This performance highlights the growing relevance of privacy in biometric solutions within the identity verification sector. Keyless, a…

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Biometric Authentication Identification Market: Growth and Future Strategies

The biometric authentication identification market is expected to grow significantly from 2024 to 2032, driven by technological innovations and sustainability efforts. North America remains a key player due to high technology adoption, with Europe also projected to grow. Success in this market requires businesses to balance agility and focus on sustainable practices, fostering innovation to…

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AI-Driven Biometrics in Law Enforcement: Navigating Accountability in a Changing Landscape

A change in White House leadership may influence the implementation of AI-driven biometrics in law enforcement, guided by Executive Order 14074. This order emphasizes accountability, as illustrated by a federal report evaluating the use of biometrics in policing. UK researchers from the AiPAS project offer insights into accountability metrics that align global practices in engaging…

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India’s Initiative to Leverage Facial Recognition for Identification of Deceased

India is considering using facial recognition to identify deceased and unidentified individuals, as proposed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance investigative efficiency and comes amid global advancements in forensic identification technology, including its use in identifying migrant deaths and other humanitarian applications. Notably, innovations are…

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Emerging Trends in Biometric Authentication: mDLs, Digital Wallets, and Passkeys

Biometric authentication, mobilized through mDLs, digital wallets, and passkeys, is rapidly advancing, with many U.S. states set to implement mDLs by next year. Europe is integrating digital wallets into daily transactions, while regulatory bodies scrutinize biometrics use. Forecasts suggest significant growth in biometric tech adoption, propelled by companies like Mastercard and Visa, highlighting its importance…

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Germany Enhances National Biometric Matching Service with New Contract

Germany’s government has contracted a service for the upkeep and enhancement of the National Biometric Matching Service (NBMS) 2.0, with an emphasis on system improvements and bug fixes. The contract follows ongoing debates regarding the use of facial recognition technology, particularly by law enforcement, under the EU’s AI Act. Germany’s central government has signed a…

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Enhancing Air France’s Baggage Operations with AI and Biometrics

Air France, in collaboration with IDEMIA, has introduced ALIX™, an AI-powered luggage identification solution at Paris Airport to enhance baggage operations. The innovative system is designed to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance the overall passenger experience amid increasing global air travel. A webinar featuring industry experts discussed the project’s deployment and its implications…

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Assessing the Adequacy of Current Regulations for Wearable Data Security

Wearable technology is becoming mainstream, particularly in healthcare, but this growth presents cybersecurity risks due to the extensive collection of biometric data. Current regulations like HIPAA and the CCPA provide some protection but are insufficient and fragmented. The need for a comprehensive national privacy law is evident to safeguard consumer data effectively. As wearable technology…

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Face Forensics Launches f2 DVI: Advanced Biometric System for Damaged Faces

Face Forensics has launched f2 DVI, a biometric identification system targeting severely damaged faces. It isolates undamaged facial areas for effective identification, including features for corpse identification and tattoo recognition. Originally for the ICRC, the system aids in identifying drowning victims and includes training for enhancing identification practices. Face Forensics has introduced the f2 DVI…

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France to Digitize Healthcare Cards Through France Identité App by 2025

France will integrate its healthcare card, carte Vitale, into a new app called France Identité by early 2025. This move allows users to access health data digitally, streamlining the reimbursement process for medical expenses. The shift aims to meet digital service demands while tackling healthcare fraud. Previous plans for biometric cards were discarded due to…

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