DHS Report Details Accuracy Rates in Federal Facial Recognition Programs
The Department of Homeland Security has released a comprehensive report detailing its implementation and oversight of Face Recognition and Face Capture (FR/FC)…
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IDEMIA Launches Smartphone-Based Enrollment System for Biometric Payment Cards
IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) has introduced a new smartphone-based enrollment solution for biometric payment cards, building on the company’s F.CODE…
French Rail Operator Trials Digital ID for Passengers
French railway operator SNCF has launched a digital ID trial allowing passengers to verify their identity using QR codes generated through the France Identité…
Hyundai Mobis’ In-Cabin Monitoring System Ready for Mass Production
Hyundai Mobis has developed a new In-Cabin Monitoring System (ICM) that uses cameras and software to monitor passengers’ posture, behavior, and biometric…
BBVA Foundation Honors Pioneers in Biometrics and AI
The BBVA Foundation has awarded its Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Information and Communication Technologies to two pioneering researchers who have made…
French Privacy Regulator CNIL Distinguishes Technical Permissions from GDPR Consent
The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) has issued new guidance clarifying the distinction between technical permissions and user consent under the General…
Vision-Box Wins €744K Contract for Mobile Biometric Stations from Portuguese Foreign Ministry
The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has awarded a €744,375 contract to Vision-Box for mobile biometric data collection stations. The procurement,…
Keyless Raises $2M, Targets Market Expansion
London-based Keyless has raised $2 million in a new funding round led by existing investors Rialto Ventures and Experian Ventures, bringing total funding to…
ID Tech Digest – January 21, 2025
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: Turkey to…
Lytx Settles $4.25M Biometric Privacy Lawsuit with Illinois Truckers
Lytx, a provider of video telematics and fleet management solutions, has reached a $4.25 million settlement in a biometric privacy lawsuit filed by truckers in…