Report: Huawei and Megvii Designed Facial Recognition System to Target Uighur Minorities
The Washington Post has obtained a report that indicates that Huawei and Megvii worked together to build a surveillance system that would identify members of…
News
The Latest Biometric News
Senegal Opts for Elyctis Biometrics in Healthcare Digitization Effort
Electronic Identification (eID) specialist Elyctis has announced that its Elyctis ID BOX One readers have been chosen by Senegal’s Couverture Maladie…
NYC Council Bill Will Prevent Businesses From Selling Biometric Data
New York City Council has passed a bill that would force retailers and other commercial establishments to disclose any use of facial recognition technology.…
Iris Biometrics Specialist Joins Million Lives Club
IrisGuard is the latest member of the Million Lives Club (MLC). IrisGuard is an iris recognition specialist best known for its EyePay platform, while the…
Latest Nymi Partnership Brings Contactless Biometric Authentication to Manufacturing App Platform
Toronto-based biometric wearable company Nymi has announced a partnership with Tulip that will see its Nymi Band wearable integrated with Tulip Apps to offer…
Selfie Biometrics Specialist iProov Enjoys Record Growth in 2020
iProov is celebrating its record performance in 2020. The company more than doubled its customer base (and its revenue) in the 12-month period between November…
NEC Details How the Star Alliance Biometrics Platform Can Further Enhance the Travel Experience
“As NEC explains, its I:Delight software can be used to support wayfinding in airports, and could also be used for “Face Pay” purchases at duty-free stores.”…
Co-op Quietly Installed Biometric Facial Recognition Cameras at UK Grocery Stores
A division of the Co-op grocery chain in the UK is facing scrutiny after deploying a face-based surveillance system at a handful of its stores. The facial…
FPC Earns a “B” for Environmental Practices
Fingerprint Cards (FPC) has improved its climate score as it works to deliver more sustainable technology solutions. The news comes courtesy of CDP, which runs…
IrisTime Named Best Facial/Iris Recognition Solution at 2020 ASTOR Awards
Iris ID went home with the platinum prize in the “Best Facial/Iris Recognition” category at the 2020 ASTOR Awards. The ASTORS are presented by American…