Police Use of Facial Recognition Expands to Another UK County
For the first time, police in Hampshire, United Kingdom, will use facial recognition technology, deploying it across four locations: Portsmouth, Southampton,…
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Steak ‘n Shake Faces BIPA Lawsuit Over Self-serve Kiosks
Steak ‘n Shake is being sued in an Illinois federal court for allegedly violating the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Plaintiff Michael…
eu-LISA Head Offers Update on Biometric Border System ‘Launching Nov 2024’
Another European Union official has offered an update on the bloc’s forthcoming biometric border control system. Marili Männik, the interim Executive Director…
Kurds Look to Biometrics to Fight Payroll Fraud in Government
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is taking steps to address issues related to salary payments for civil servants by implementing biometric technology.…
Russian Government Plans Biometric Border Initiative
The Russian government has proposed an experimental program that will require foreigners and stateless persons to submit biometric data before entering Russia.…
Denver Airport Deploys Face-scanning Kiosks
Denver International Airport (DIA) has brought facial recognition technology to 15 gates to streamline the boarding process for international travelers. The…
NIST Offers FRTE Update at Age Assurance-focused Biometrics Institute Event
The Biometrics Institute has put the spotlight on age assurance technology as a means of protecting children and other vulnerable individuals online. In a…
FaceTec’s ‘UR Codes’ Offer Transformative Potential—for Free
FaceTec has launched a new identity verification solution that leverages biometrics together with QR codes, and could have a transformative impact across a…
Mauritius Launches Digital ID as Part of Digital Transformation Strategy
Mauritius has officially launched its Mobil ID digital identity card, marking a major step in the nation’s digital transition. The Mobil ID, developed in…
South Africa’s Department of Transport Picks IDEMIA for New Driver’s License Production
The Department of Transport (DOT) in South Africa has named IDEMIA Identity and Security South Africa as the preferred bidder to produce the country’s new…