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FIDO Launches Certification Program for Face-based Remote IDV

The FIDO Alliance has launched the world’s first global certification program for face-based remote identity verification solutions, with iProov being the…

May 29, 2024

Identity News Digest – May 29, 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: Retail Tech…

May 29, 2024

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Retail Tech Startup Raises $30M in Series A

Aisles, a retail technology company based in Portland, Oregon, has closed a Series A funding round that brought in $30 million in additional capital. The new…

May 28, 2024

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IDEMIA Leads French Government’s Counter-Deepfake Consortium

IDEMIA is assisting French government efforts to counter the growing threat of deepfakes, the company has revealed. Deepfakes that manipulate video and audio…

May 28, 2024

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Ford Patents Face-based Vehicle Entry System

Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for a facial recognition entry system, potentially for use in future vehicles. The patent was filed by Ford on November…

May 28, 2024

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Police in Greater Toronto Area Get Face-based Search Capabilities

Two police services in the Greater Toronto Area, the York Regional Police Service and Peel Regional Police Service, have begun using facial recognition…

May 28, 2024

German Village Grocery Store Uses Biometric Age Verification for Self-checkout

Mexican Ferry Terminal to Get Biometric Surveillance Security

Cozumel will become the first ferry terminal in Mexico to implement facial recognition technology similar to that used in major ports across the United States…

May 28, 2024

SITA Sets Sail with New SmartSea Business

SITA is entering uncharted waters, bringing its digital transformation technology into the maritime sector. To that end, the company has launched “SmartSea”, a…

May 28, 2024

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HYPR, Crowdstrike Team Up on Risk-based Authentication

HYPR has teamed up with CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm specializing in endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and cyberattack response services.…

May 28, 2024

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Identity News Digest – May 28, 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: ICE, CBP…

May 28, 2024

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