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AI deepfakes are wreaking havoc on an unprepared financial industry

By Joel R. McConvey

- The identity of the firm targeted in a deepfake video scam that resulted in the loss of US$25 million has…

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Estonia picks Zetes as digital ID electronic certificate provider

By Masha Borak

- Estonia has awarded the tender for issuing electronic certificates for the country’s electronic identity to Belgium-based Zetes. The 10-year tender…

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Limit to accrual of biometric data privacy violation penalties a step away in Illinois

By Chris Burt

- Illinois legislators have approved amendments to the state’s notorious Biometric Information Privacy Act to limit the definition of violations under…

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Sumsub brings non-doc biometric identity verification to new markets

By Abhishek Jadhav

- Biometric identity verification providers are expanding their market reach in various ways, including Sumsub’s support for users without ID documents…

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Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania upgrade digital ID systems in concert with development partners

By Chris Burt

- Zambia has carried out a major first step in its transition towards a modern legal and digital identity system, by…

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Huawei accelerates global digital transformation with digital ID, ICT and 5G projects

By Abigail Opiah

- In recent years, global telecommunications provider Huawei Technologies has significantly ramped up its involvement in infrastructure projects aimed at supporting…

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Move over, Armani: Italy’s It Wallet is the digital ID accessory of the season

By Joel R. McConvey

- Bravo to Italy for the forthcoming launch of its digital wallet scheme, clearing the path for a national digital identity…

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Florida Police deploy Idemia ABIS for latent fingerprint biometric analysis

By Joel R. McConvey

- Idemia Public Security North America has announced the implementation of its automated biometric identification system, Storm ABIS, by forensics examiners…

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Scottish Government emphasizes security of new platform for digital public services

By Abigail Opiah

- Scotland is talking up the data security measures designed and build into ScotAccount, a single-sign on (SSO) service designed to…

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Bermuda delays facial recognition deployment for national CCTV project

By Masha Borak

- Bermuda’s government will not be deploying facial recognition capabilities in its CCTV system, at least for now, due to unspecified…

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Huawei accelerates global digital transformation with digital ID, ICT and 5G projects
Abigail Opiah |
Move over, Armani: Italy’s It Wallet is the digital ID accessory of the season
Joel R. McConvey |
Sumsub brings non-doc biometric identity verification to new markets
Abhishek Jadhav |
Scottish Government emphasizes security of new platform for digital public services
Abigail Opiah |
Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania upgrade digital ID systems in concert with development partners
Chris Burt |
Bermuda delays facial recognition deployment for national CCTV project
Masha Borak |
Florida Police deploy Idemia ABIS for latent fingerprint biometric analysis
Joel R. McConvey |
Limit to accrual of biometric data privacy violation penalties a step away in Illinois
Chris Burt |
AI deepfakes are wreaking havoc on an unprepared financial industry
Joel R. McConvey |
Estonia picks Zetes as digital ID electronic certificate provider
Masha Borak |
CBP testing facial recognition for in-car travelers at Mariposa Port of Entry
Abhishek Jadhav |
LatAm nations get EU help on CRVS, digital governance
Masha Borak |
Biometric ID cards remain foundational, but don’t count out fingerprint smart cards
Chris Burt |
DHS and TSA adjust digital strategies with biometrics, facial recognition
Joel R. McConvey |

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Biometric Update offers exclusive features and in-depth interviews with executives in the biometrics industry.

Deepfake fears motivate consumers to change behavior, but misconceptions linger

By Chris Burt

- Consumer fears about deepfakes, data breaches and account takeovers are pushing security higher among priorities when selecting services and performing…

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Cameroon hands 15-year biometric ID card contract to Augentic
Ayang Macdonald |
Startup OVE reveals prototype for flexible biometric payment device
Chris Burt |
Age Assurance Standards, solutions and dialogue gain ground at Global Summit
Chris Burt |
Under-display facial recognition possible with quantum-inspired computational chemistry
Bianca Gonzalez |
Does facial recognition work if surgery alters a person’s face?
Joel R. McConvey |
iMARS workshop reveals progress and incident growth in face image morphing
Masha Borak |
AuthenticID and Anonybit founders demystify privacy-centric biometric authentication
Chris Burt |
Latent fingerprint software improvements save police time with higher accuracy
Chris Burt |

Industry Insights

Biometric Update Industry Insights feature biometrics and digital ID industry experts discussing their unique perspectives.

Redefining online safety: The evolution of age verification laws

By Dan Yerushalmi

- By: Dan Yerushalmi, CEO, AU10TIX Today’s youth are more Internet-savvy than any previous generation, with sites like TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram…

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Video injection attacks: What is that and the way forward?
Konstantin Simonchik |
Navigating the complexities of online child safety and the role of tech companies
Lina Ghazal |
Protecting minors and businesses – age verification for online safety
Veronica Torres |
Deepfake threats are a lucrative opportunity – biometric data privacy is the key to unlocking it
Michael Marcotte |
How businesses must approach biometric tech adoption amid public scrutiny
Zach Capers |
The route to data ownership and protection with decentralized storage
Anthony Eaton |

Digital Identity in Developing Nations

With UN SDG 16.9 calling for legal identity for all by 2030, Biometric Update is taking a special in-depth focus on digital ID projects in developing countries.

Huawei accelerates global digital transformation with digital ID, ICT and 5G projects

By Abigail Opiah

- In recent years, global telecommunications provider Huawei Technologies has significantly ramped up its involvement in infrastructure projects aimed at supporting…

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Digital Identity in Developing Nations
Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania upgrade digital ID systems in concert with development partners
Chris Burt |
Finger vein biometrics from Global ID deployed in Namibia’s fight against HIV
Chris Burt |
Digital legal identity is key to climate and energy crisis response, UNDP argues
Abigail Opiah |
NADRA expands digital identity card services to post offices, trans people
Ghulam Shabir Arain |
3-week biometric voter registration on in Ghana amid opposition hullabaloo
Ayang Macdonald |
Philippines digital ID proving vital for social protection
Ayang Macdonald |

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