NSW Police has deactivated Cognitec’s facial recognition capabilities due to accuracy concerns, particularly its high false match rates for certain demographic groups. The police stated they will utilize other technologies for identification and investigation purposes. Ongoing discussions emphasize the importance of responsible use and guidelines for emerging video analytics technologies. The New South Wales (NSW)…
Unissey partners with Opale.io to create an age verification product that combines biometrics and user privacy. This collaboration aims to comply with stringent regulations from French regulator Arcom by providing a double anonymity age check solution that protects users’ identities while verifying age. Unissey and Opale.io have partnered to develop an innovative age verification solution…
The National Identification Authority (NIA) of Ghana aims to upgrade the Ghana Card to support multiple functions like mobile payments, banking services, and identity verification. Acting CEO Yayra Koku outlined plans to enhance service delivery and financial inclusion while stressing the importance of biometric verification to combat identity theft. With over 17 million cards issued,…
