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:
Innovatrics Deepens Its Criminal ABIS Across Latent Prints and Video Evidence
Innovatrics has upgraded its criminal Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) to improve processing for latent prints and video evidence. The enhancements focus on advanced computer vision algorithms capable of extracting usable facial and fingerprint data from low-resolution or distorted video surveillance feeds. Additionally, the system updates introduce tools for forensic examiners to process, lift, and match partial or degraded latent prints against national databases with higher accuracy.
iProov Launches Verified Meetings for Video Call Identity Checks
iProov has launched Verified Meetings, a solution designed to verify the identity of participants during live video calls. The technology integrates biometric liveness detection directly into enterprise conferencing platforms, authenticating users against a trusted identity document or pre-enrolled biometric template before allowing access to a meeting. This system is designed to prevent deepfake injection attacks and impersonation fraud within sensitive corporate or governmental remote communications.
Microsoft Phasing Out SMS Codes for Personal Accounts
Microsoft has begun phasing out SMS-based verification codes for personal account sign-ins and recovery processes. Citing the security vulnerabilities of cellular routing and SIM-swapping tactics, the platform is transitioning users toward FIDO2-compliant passkeys, authenticator apps, and hardware security keys. The phased removal aims to eliminate telecommunications infrastructure dependencies and establish a default baseline of phishing-resistant authentication for all consumer accounts.
SailPoint Launches Agentic Fabric for Non-Human Identity Governance
SailPoint has introduced Agentic Fabric, a dedicated governance framework for managing AI and non-human identities. The platform applies traditional Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) policies to autonomous AI agents, automated bots, and machine-to-machine connections. By discovering, cataloging, and continuously monitoring the lifecycle and operational privileges of these digital entities, the solution helps organizations mitigate the risk of privilege escalation and unauthorized cross-system access.
Baden-Württemberg Coalition Plans Advanced CCTV Systems
The governing coalition of the German state of Baden-Württemberg has announced plans to deploy CCTV systems combining facial recognition and behavior analysis. The proposed public safety infrastructure will utilize AI algorithms to cross-reference individuals against watchlists in real time while simultaneously scanning for anomalous behaviors, such as unattended luggage or aggressive movements. The legislative package outlines strict boundaries for data storage and authorization levels to comply with European data protection frameworks.
IPification and Viettel Partner on Network-Based Mobile Authentication
IPification and Viettel have partnered to deploy network-based mobile authentication solutions in Vietnam. The collaboration leverages IPification’s patented technology, which utilizes real-time cryptographic signals from the cellular carrier’s IP network to authenticate user identities instantly behind the scenes. This method removes the need for traditional password entry or SMS OTP delivery, reducing transaction abandonment rates while protecting mobile banking and fintech applications from intercept fraud.
Syracuse Common Council Passes Biometric Surveillance Ban
The Syracuse Common Council has passed a legislative ban prohibiting the use of biometric surveillance by public-facing businesses. The ordinance blocks local commercial establishments—including retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues—from deploying facial recognition or tracking software to scan patrons without explicit, prior written consent. The regulation establishes civil penalties for violations and grants consumers a private right of action to address unauthorized biometric data collection.
LEI Worldwide Appoints Former GLEIF CEO Stephan Wolf
LEI Worldwide has appointed former Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) CEO Stephan Wolf to drive its vLEI strategy. Wolf will oversee the development and global scaling of verifiable Legal Entity Identifiers (vLEIs), which function as cryptographically secure digital credentials for corporate entities. The initiative focuses on enabling organizations to digitally sign official documents, confirm organizational authenticity, and secure cross-border corporate transactions within a standardized global identity framework.
CBSA Kiosk Outage Disrupts Biometric Processing at Canadian Airports
A widespread Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) kiosk outage has disrupted automated biometric processing at multiple international airports across Canada. The technical failure forced primary inspection kiosks and eGates offline, halting automated facial verification and document scanning routines. Customs officials reverted to manual passport checks and physical identification processing, leading to significant traveler delays while engineering teams worked to isolate and resolve the central network issue.
Covestro and Emptech Sign MoU on High-Security Documents
Covestro and Emptech have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop next-generation, high-security identity document solutions. The joint initiative combines Covestro’s specialized polycarbonate films and materials science expertise with Emptech’s secure personalization and hardware embedding technologies. The partnership focuses on manufacturing highly durable identity documents, national IDs, and e-passports featuring advanced physical anti-counterfeiting elements that resist physical splitting and digital alteration.
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By the ID Tech Editorial Team