Niger President Launches AES Biometric National Identity Card
President Abdourahamane Tiani has officially launched Niger’s new biometric national identity card, personally enrolling for and receiving the first card.…
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Brazil Launches PROCIN Program to Accelerate Biometric Identity Card Issuance
Brazil’s Ministry of Management and Innovation launched PROCIN, a national program to accelerate issuance of the Carteira de Identidade Nacional, transferring…
Belgium and UK Face Fresh Delays to EU Biometric Border Checks Ahead of April Deadline
Belgium has postponed biometric data registration under the EU Entry/Exit System after tests caused long airport queues, while the UK’s Port of Dover and…
European Parliament Votes to Delay EU AI Act High-Risk Deadlines to December 2027, Affecting Biometric Systems
The European Parliament voted 569 to 45 last week to extend compliance deadlines for high-risk AI systems under the EU AI Act from August 2, 2026 to December…
AI Update: Contrary to Law and Arbitrary and Capricious
Hello, and welcome to the latest AI Update. A special note for this edition: We have just launched a new site focused on AI security, along with a dedicated…
RSAC Talk Showed Working Exploits Against Live Facial Recognition Systems
A facial recognition session at RSA Conference 2026 drew significant attention for moving past theoretical attack scenarios and demonstrating live, working…
ROC Face1 Wins Best in Biometrics at ISC West 2026
ROC’s Face1 reader has picked up a Best in Biometrics award at the 2026 Security Industry Association New Products and Solutions Awards during ISC West, giving…
ICAO Launches Next-Generation PKD for E-Passports and Digital Travel Credentials
The International Civil Aviation Organization has put its next-generation Public Key Directory into production, replacing an older trust layer with…
Token Launches TokenCore Node for Air-Gapped Biometric Identity Assurance
Token has introduced TokenCore Node at RSA Conference 2026, describing the device as a compact biometric authenticator built for environments that cannot…
Dominican Republic Moves Electronic Passport Program Into Live Issuance
The Dominican Republic says its electronic passport program has moved into live issuance, with the presidency and the General Directorate of Passports…