Google Brings U.S. Passports to Digital Wallet
Google has announced that it will begin beta testing a feature in Google Wallet that allows U.S. passport holders to create a digital ID. The new capability is…
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Advocacy Group Suggests ‘Sabotage’ if German Policing Bill Passes
The German government’s recently proposed “security package” has sparked significant concern among civil rights activists and organizations like Amnesty…
Las Vegas Sheriff Backs Police Union’s Opposition to NFL’s Facial Recognition Policy
Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill has expressed support for the local police union’s resistance to the NFL’s new facial recognition policy, which would require…
Voice Deepfake-focused Illuma Labs Raises $9M in Series A Funding Round
Illuma Labs, a fintech company specializing in voice authentication technology for banking contact centers, has raised $9 million in Series A funding. The…
Philippines Authorities Warn Against Digital ID Printing
Authorities in the Philippines are warning against the practice of printing out physical copies of the state’s digital IDs. While the new Digital National ID…
Birdi Systems Secures Multi-Year Contract for Daytona Beach Airport Upgrade
Birdi Systems, Inc. has been awarded a multi-year contract to modernize and maintain security systems at Daytona Beach International Airport (DBIA) in Florida.…
Illinois Appeals Court Rules Lloyd’s Insurers Not Obligated to Defend BIPA Class Action
A split panel of the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, ruled that insurers from Lloyd’s of London are not required to defend Tony’s Finer Foods…
Identity News Digest – September 10, 2024
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Harvard…
Worldcoin Under Scrutiny in Singapore Over Account Sales and Biometric Data Privacy Concerns
Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency project led by Sam Altman, is facing increased scrutiny in Singapore due to concerns surrounding the buying and selling of…
Vivotek Aims to Enhance Face Clarity with RealSight Engine
Vivotek has launched the RealSight Engine, a new feature designed to improve the clarity of images captured by its AI network cameras under various lighting…