Workshop Kicks Off Fiji’s National ID Effort
A workshop on Fiji’s National ID Program was held in Suva last week, marking the commencement of a significant initiative aimed at advancing the country’s…
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ID Tech Digest – October 7, 2024
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: Orgs Should Use…
Concerns Raised Over Police Scotland’s Consideration of Live Facial Recognition Technology
Police Scotland is facing criticism over its consideration of implementing live facial recognition (LFR) technology. Chief Constable Jo Farrell recently…
Penske Logistics Faces BIPA Lawsuit for Driver Monitoring Tech
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Penske Logistics by former employee Jeremy Ratliff, claiming that the company violated the Illinois Biometric…
Orgs Should Use Biometrics and AI to Replace ‘Unsustainable’ Password Authentication: ISACA Strategy Officer
The Chief Global Strategy Officer for ISACA, one of the world’s most prominent cybersecurity organizations, is calling for the use of biometrics and artificial…
Microsoft Implements Biometric Authentication, Other Fixes to Address ‘Recall’ Backlash
Microsoft is planning to launch an upgraded version of its AI-powered Recall system that will incorporate biometric authentication as an added layer of…
Upgraded Gaming-focused Identity Assurance Platform Reflects Rise of mDLs, Face Matching
Kentucky-based Veridocs is enhancing its Evolution identity assurance platform with new mobile driver’s license-reading and facial recognition capabilities.…
Hong Kong Authorities Look to Facial Recognition to Let Tourists Access Sensitive Border Area
The Hong Kong government is advancing plans to transform Sha Tau Kok, an area traditionally off-limits to the general public, into a cultural tourism hub by…
Clearview AI Recognized on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-growing Firms
Clearview AI has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, ranking No. 1820 overall and No. 45 in the Government…
Veridas Looks to Boost European Expansion with Key Executive Appointments
Veridas, a global provider of digital identity verification, anti-fraud, and biometric solutions, has announced the strategic appointments of Marco Gouw and…