Liberia Suspends Biometric ID Contract Amid Procurement Controversy
A biometric identification contract in Liberia has been suspended after the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC) rejected the process used to…
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Ghana Mandates Biometric Verification for All Gambling Activities
The Gaming Commission of Ghana has mandated that all licensed gambling operators integrate their systems with the National Identification Authority’s (NIA)…
KeyData Cyber Acquires BeyondID to Form Major Pure-Play Identity Security Firm
KeyData Cyber has acquired BeyondID in a strategic move that brings together two leading identity security providers to form one of the largest pure-play…
Worldpay and Trulioo Partner on Digital Agent Passport to Secure AI-Powered Commerce
Worldpay and Trulioo have announced a strategic partnership to bolster trust and security in AI-powered commerce through new identity verification safeguards.…
UK Deploys 10 Live Facial Recognition Vans Across Seven Police Forces
The UK government has announced a major expansion of police surveillance capabilities with the deployment of 10 new vans equipped with live facial recognition…
Surrey Police Service Pilots Biometric Monitoring to Enhance Detainee Safety
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) has launched a pilot program to test biometric scanning technology in its detention facilities, aimed at improving custodial…
Healthcare Biometrics-as-a-Service Market Set for 19.4 Percent CAGR Through 2034
The healthcare biometrics sector is poised for substantial growth, with the Biometrics as a Service (BaaS) market forecast by Market.us to reach US$ 4,492.7…
BIO-key Q2 Revenue Jumps 49 Percent as CyberDefense Initiative Targets European Market
BIO-key International has reported strong second quarter results for 2025, with revenue rising 49 percent year-over-year to $1.70 million, driven by growth…
Canada Issues Final Guidance on Biometric Data Use for Public and Private Sectors
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) has released comprehensive new guidance for the use of biometric technologies, setting out strict…
UK Consumer Trust in Digital ID Lags Behind Global Counterparts, Checkout.com Finds
New research from Checkout.com reveals that only 32 percent of UK consumers trust digital identification solutions, placing the UK among the least trusting…