ICE, CBP Face Lawsuits Over Noncitizen Biometric Data Sharing
A digital rights advocacy group, Access Now, and the Harvard Cyberlaw Clinic are suing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border…
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Dominican Republic Opens Short Window for Biometric e-Passport Solicitation
The General Directorate of Passports (DGP) in the Dominican Republic has initiated a call for bids to acquire, install, and maintain new infrastructure for…
ID Talk: The Business of Biometric Security is Going Too Slow for Jay Meier
On this week’s ID Talk podcast, we welcome FaceTec SVP Jay Meier. Jay is a well-known evangelist for FaceTec’s sophisticated approach to biometric identity…
Identity News Digest – May 27, 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: Officials…
Officials Voice Schengen EES Concerns from Both Sides of the Channel
French Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete has voiced concerns about the upcoming rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) at Schengen area entry points, citing…
Osaka Expo to Support Biometric Payments, Care of NEC
The 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo will adopt a facial recognition system for payments and visitor access management, marking one of Japan’s largest implementations of…
EU Calls for Digital ID Proposals, Setting Aside €20M
European Union authorities are starting to lay additional groundwork for the region’s digital ID ecosystem with a new call for proposals. Issued this month,…
Leak of Biometric Police Data in India Signals Rising Risks
A significant data breach has exposed the sensitive biometric information of thousands of law enforcement officials and police applicants in India, with lost…
Identity News Digest – May 24, 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: Microsoft…
INTERPOL Issues Request for Mobile Biometric Devices
INTERPOL has issued a solicitation for mobile biometric devices. “Open Call for Tender no. 7279” suggests that the International Criminal Police Organization…