The U.S. is witnessing a rise in mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) and digital IDs as New York and West Virginia adopt these technologies for age verification and ID checks. The New York Mobile ID has over 100,000 users, while the West Virginia mID app offers residents digital access to their driver’s licenses. More states are…
authID partners with TurboCheck to implement biometric verification aimed at preventing employment identity fraud. The technology offers rapid identity checks, validating documents and matching selfies in just 700 milliseconds. This collaboration addresses a significant market need in the $200 billion staffing and recruiting industry, while tackling the rise of AI-generated fake IDs and deepfakes, enhancing…
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…
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…
authID has formed a partnership with TurboCheck to enhance employment verification by integrating biometric identity solutions. This agreement aims to combat rising employment fraud, leveraging advanced technology to ensure an efficient and secure hiring process. TurboCheck will utilize authID’s services to rapidly verify candidates, enhancing trust and reducing risks associated with dishonest applications, achieving this…
FaceCheck.ID has added 50,000 photos to help locate missing persons, boasting over 920,000 entries. It utilizes sophisticated facial recognition technology to match images found online, operating on a cryptocurrency payment model. Concerns about privacy arise, particularly highlighted by a recent demonstration of its technology with smart glasses, suggesting a need for regulatory scrutiny in biometric…
Gartner has published its first Magic Quadrant for Identity Verification, classifying 11 companies into Leaders, Challengers, Visionaries, and Niche Players. Leaders include Sumsub, Socure, and Entrust for their robust IDV products. Visionaries such as Mitek and Au10tix bring innovative strategies. Persona is noted as a Challenger, while Niche Players consist of 1Kosmos, GB Group, and…
Nigeria’s biometric passport app, launching in the UK, Italy, and the US on November 15, will utilize contactless biometric technology to improve passport renewal for citizens abroad. This follows its successful introduction in Canada. The app employs remote face and fingerprint capture, aiming to streamline services and enhance data security cooperation. Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Olubunmi…
