Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: M&A Advent will proceed with the sale of IDEMIA "imminently", according to a Reuters report. … [Read more...] about A Prized Biometrics and ID Business is Up For Sale, Who’s Buying? – Identity News Digest
Is Canada About to Get Its Own BIPA? Identity News Digest
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Regulatory Developments The Canadian province of Quebec is about to implement privacy … [Read more...] about Is Canada About to Get Its Own BIPA? Identity News Digest
iProov’s New Head of Americas Brings Entrepreneurial Experience, Government Connections
"Ajay will drive the adoption of iProov’s face biometric technology as the premier way to verify and authenticate consumers in the region against the backdrop of increasing cyberattacks and identity theft." - Andrew Bud, CEO, iProov iProov has … [Read more...] about iProov’s New Head of Americas Brings Entrepreneurial Experience, Government Connections
NIST, DHS Developing Face Quality Image Standard
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is working with the Department of Homeland Security to develop an image quality assessment tool that could play an important role in the facial recognition industry. … [Read more...] about NIST, DHS Developing Face Quality Image Standard
A New NIST/DHS Standard, Aadhaar, Appointments, and More: Identity News Digest
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Industry Standards The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is working with the … [Read more...] about A New NIST/DHS Standard, Aadhaar, Appointments, and More: Identity News Digest
UK Plans Face-based Border Screening as Part of ‘Permission to Travel’ Scheme
"The system will be based on facial recognition, and is aimed at enabling contactless border screening." The United Kingdom is getting ready to implement a stringent biometric border control regime that will apply even to visitors from the … [Read more...] about UK Plans Face-based Border Screening as Part of ‘Permission to Travel’ Scheme
Singapore Trials Self-Service Kiosks at Car Border Crossing
The government of Singapore is trialing a new self-service screening system at the country’s Woodlands Checkpoint border crossing. The system is comparable to those that have been installed at airports in Singapore and around the world, but is geared … [Read more...] about Singapore Trials Self-Service Kiosks at Car Border Crossing
American Airlines Looks to Selfie Biometrics for Passenger Processing
American Airlines is trialing a new Mobile ID app that will allow passengers to move through TSA security checkpoints more quickly. The new app is currently being offered to American Airlines AAdvantage members who are registered in the TSA PreCheck … [Read more...] about American Airlines Looks to Selfie Biometrics for Passenger Processing
Thales to Deliver Biometric Border Screening Tech for Spain’s EES Project
Thales will provide biometric border screening technology for the Spanish government, thanks to a contract win from the Spanish Ministry of Interior. The French multinational will work in partnership with Zelenza, a Madrid-based telecommunications … [Read more...] about Thales to Deliver Biometric Border Screening Tech for Spain’s EES Project
Linxens to Provide Inlay and EMV Tech for IDEX Biometrics’ Card Solution
IDEX Biometrics has established an important new partnership in its effort to position itself as a leading provider of biometric smart card technology. Its latest partner is Linxens, a specialist in smart card inlays, contact plates, and NFC … [Read more...] about Linxens to Provide Inlay and EMV Tech for IDEX Biometrics’ Card Solution
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