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Brazil’s Infant.ID Advances Biometric Birth Registration with National Rollout Plans

Raj Desai05 mins

Infant.ID has surpassed 10,000 biometric registrations for infants in Mato Grosso, Brazil, as it prepares for broader national rollout. This initiative aims to prevent baby swaps and enhance child safety through advanced biometric systems. The company’s technology complies with international standards and has received multiple certifications, indicating a significant step forward in infant biometrics. Infant.ID…

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ROC Implements Vision AI Technology for Enhanced Public Safety in West Virginia

Maya Rodriguez05 mins

ROC is deploying its Vision AI technology in Marion County, West Virginia, to enhance public security through real-time monitoring and improved law enforcement capabilities. Funded by the Department of Justice, this initiative integrates advanced tools into existing security systems to support emergency response and public safety measures, signaling a strategic move into the U.S. biometrics…

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Synolo Introduces Infant Fingerprint Biometric Scanner in Brazil

Ethan Nash06 mins

Synolo has launched the Neo fingerprint biometric scanner in Brazil, aimed at infant identification and preventing abductions. The scanner is currently in trials across several states, while Brazil works on new regulations specific to infant biometric technology. The initiative is an integral part of Synolo’s ambition to set a precedent for global standards in child…

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Colorado Legislative Focus on Facial Recognition in Schools and Data Protection

Sofia Martinelli05 mins

Colorado is facing significant changes regarding the deployment of facial recognition technology in schools as a moratorium nears its end in July 2025. State legislators, led by Senator Chris Hansen, are evaluating both the benefits of AI in emergencies and the privacy risks. Concurrently, new data protection laws are set to impact biometric technology regulations,…

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Colorado’s Biometric Privacy Law: Implications for Small Businesses and Innovation

Raj Desai03 mins

Colorado’s new biometric privacy law extends rigorous regulations to small businesses, mandating clear notifications and strict retention policies for biometric data, which includes details like fingerprints and facial scans. The law, viewed as a progressive measure in tech regulation, raises concerns about compliance costs and impacts on technological innovation, particularly for smaller enterprises. Colorado’s recent…

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Buenos Aires Pioneers Decentralized Digital Identity with QuarkID Integration

Sofia Mendez05 mins

Buenos Aires is transitioning from a centralized to a decentralized digital identity system using the QuarkID protocol, allowing 3.6 million residents to obtain decentralized digital identities (DIDs). The miBA app will enhance access to official documents while enhancing user control over personal information. This initiative positions Buenos Aires as a global leader in digital identity…

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California DMV Enhances Mobile Driver’s License Program with Biometric Verification

Maya Rodriguez03 mins

California DMV has partnered with AuthenticID to implement a biometric identity verification system in its mobile driver’s license program. This integration allows residents to securely verify their identities almost instantaneously through facial recognition technology. The initiative supports integration with digital wallets and aims to improve DMV operations and resident convenience. California’s Department of Motor Vehicles…

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