Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today:
Keeper Security Launches Biometric Passkey Login
Keeper rolled out biometric login for its password manager, using FIDO2/WebAuthn passkeys for fingerprint, face, or device PIN authentication. The feature works on Chrome and Edge browser extensions and the Commander CLI, with support for Windows Hello and Touch ID. Keeper emphasized its zero-knowledge architecture, ensuring biometric data stays on user devices.
HSBC Expands Surveillance at New London HQ
HSBC will install hundreds of cameras and biometric readers at its new City of London headquarters, up from 444 cameras and 350 readers at Canary Wharf. The bank is rolling out full-hand recognition and smartphone-based access, and has tripled the London security budget to roughly $15 million. The setup, built with Octopus, will serve as a template for offices in markets such as India and Mexico amid ongoing staff privacy concerns.
CLEAR and Tampa General Hospital Deploy Biometric Identity Platform
Tampa General Hospital integrated CLEAR1 with PingOne DaVinci to enable biometric workforce access. The deployment finished in under three weeks and TGH reports 80 percent of account recovery automated, MFA reset time cut from 4.5 days to 20 minutes, and a 22 percent drop in account-related support calls. Next steps include extending CLEAR1 to patient workflows through Epic MyChart.
Apple Patent Points to Radar-Based Biometric Monitoring
Apple secured U.S. Patent No. 12,282,084 for millimeter-wave radar biometrics, capable of tracking heartbeat and respiration without physical contact. The approach could overcome skin tone and tattoo limitations of optical sensors and potentially extend to blood pressure or hydration monitoring. While not yet productized, the tech aligns with Apple’s broader wearable R&D, including patents for “Wearable Loops.”
UK Regulator Warns Police Facial Recognition May Breach Rights
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) warned that the Met Police’s use of live facial recognition risks violating privacy, free expression, and assembly rights. The warning comes as the Home Office doubled its fleet with 10 new LFRT vans across seven forces. Civil liberties groups, including Big Brother Watch and Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, criticized the expansion, contrasting with the EU’s tighter stance under its upcoming AI Act.
Home Depot Faces BIPA Class Action Over Self-Checkout Scanning
A lawsuit filed August 1, 2025, in Illinois alleges Home Depot secretly used facial recognition at self-checkout kiosks. Plaintiff Benjamin Jankowski says a kiosk camera boxed his face without notice or alternative checkout options. The case cites violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which requires written consent and retention policies, seeking $1,000–$5,000 per violation. Home Depot has not yet commented.
ICO Audits Police Facial Recognition in Wales
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) completed its first audit of South Wales Police and Gwent Police use of facial recognition. The review assessed governance, DPIAs, and safeguards, finding “high-level assurance” of compliance with data protection law. Deputy Commissioner Emily Keaney warned of risks of bias and misidentification, while Supt. Tim Morgan said there have been no wrongful arrests or false alerts in recent years.
Wicket Expands with First Australian Deployment
Biometric platform Wicket launched its Express Members Lanes in Australia at Geelong Cats’ GMHBA Stadium, integrated with Ticketmaster. Adoption rose 500% in 2025, now extended to AFLW games with further rollout in 2026. The expansion builds on U.S. deployments at the University of Florida and LAFC’s BMO Stadium, and follows Wicket’s recognition as a top winner at the 2025 Golfweek Tech Lab. Privacy safeguards include template-based processing, on-device authentication, and encryption.
By the ID Tech Editorial Team