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DERMALOG Wins LivDet-Iris 2025 With Top Performance Against Contact Lens Fraud
DERMALOG Identification Systems has won the LivDet-Iris 2025 competition, placing first across all algorithm tasks, including morphing detection and textured contact lens attacks. The company’s iris recognition system achieved an AUROC of 0.9999 on the textured contact lens challenge, reflecting near-perfect discrimination. While the systems track had only one participant, the results extend DERMALOG’s history of success in liveness detection competitions. The achievement highlights progress in safeguarding biometric identity systems against sophisticated fraud attempts.
FARx Develops AI-Biometric Fusion Technology With Early Seed Support
UK-based FARx has announced the development of biometric fusion technology that integrates artificial intelligence with identity verification. Reports indicate the company has received initial seed funding to support product development, though details remain limited. FARx’s approach focuses on combining biometrics with AI to combat deepfakes and presentation attacks, aligning with ISACA’s calls for organisations to move beyond traditional password methods. The initiative follows broader market investment in digital identity, such as ID.me’s recent capital raise, and reflects growing interest in layered verification systems.
White House Clears Rule for Nationwide CBP Biometric Exit Program
The White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has cleared an interim final rule enabling Customs and Border Protection to expand its biometric exit program beyond pilot restrictions. Previously limited to small land crossings and a maximum of 15 ports, CBP may now require departing non-citizens to be photographed at exit points. The expanded Traveler Verification Service compares live images against existing travel document data, with U.S. citizen photos deleted within 12 hours. While implementation will proceed in phases, the regulatory change sets a national framework for biometric exit.
Australia Updates National Identity Proofing Guidelines to Include Biometrics
Australia has modernised its National Identity Proofing Guidelines for the first time since 2016, introducing guidance on biometric methods such as facial recognition. The updated, principles-based framework allows organisations to tailor identity proofing to specific risks while encouraging national consistency. Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said strong identity proofing is critical for resilience against fraud and to ensure trust across sectors. The guidelines build on the 2023 National Strategy for Identity Resilience and complement earlier privacy guidance for commercial facial recognition technology.
Bharathiar University Launches Biometric Attendance System for Staff
Bharathiar University in Tamil Nadu has implemented a biometric attendance system for approximately 1,000 staff members, following a state directive aimed at improving punctuality. Beginning September 1, staff are required to scan their faces at 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. across 45 installed devices, with repeated tardiness recorded as casual leave. The move follows complaints to the higher education department about attendance issues. Alongside the new system, the university is installing more than 50 CCTV cameras, including in women’s hostels, to strengthen campus security.
Precision Biometric Launches India-Made DSC Tokens with FIPS 140-3 Secure Elements
Precision Biometric India Pvt. Ltd. has released the InnaITKey PK32XX USB token and PK33XX NFC Tap-and-Sign smart card, claimed as India’s first domestically manufactured DSC tokens with FIPS 140-3 secure elements. The devices are designed and produced in India without components from border-sharing countries, supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat objectives. Both products are described as incorporating Common Criteria EAL 6+ certified modules and meeting Controller of Certifying Authorities specifications. They are intended for use across government, finance, and healthcare platforms, contributing to India’s digital sovereignty efforts.
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By the ID Tech Editorial Team
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