The Russian government has proposed an experimental program that will require foreigners and stateless persons to submit biometric data before entering Russia. According to the draft resolution from the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, the … [Read more...] about Russian Government Plans Biometric Border Initiative
Sri Lankan Government Gears Up for Biometric National ID Project
The staff of the Sri Lankan High Commission in Singapore were recently updated on a forthcoming national data system to be introduced by Sri Lanka's Department of Registration of Persons. The awareness session was held last week at the High … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan Government Gears Up for Biometric National ID Project
Former NY DMV Deputy Commissioner is FaceTec’s New VP of Government Relations
FaceTec has named another addition to its executive team. Owen McShane, the former Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, is the company's new Vice President of Government Relations. McShane first joined the New … [Read more...] about Former NY DMV Deputy Commissioner is FaceTec’s New VP of Government Relations
Australian Government Unveils ‘Trust Exchange’ for Digital ID Verification
Australia's Minister for Government Services, Bill Shorten, has announced a new digital ID project called the Trust Exchange (TEx), designed to give Australians more control over the personal information they share when verifying their identity and … [Read more...] about Australian Government Unveils ‘Trust Exchange’ for Digital ID Verification
Government Officials, Financial Execs Join Canada’s Digital ID Coalition
The Digital Identification and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) has announced a number of high-profile appointments to its Board of Directors, including financial sector executives and government officials. The latter include Manish … [Read more...] about Government Officials, Financial Execs Join Canada’s Digital ID Coalition
Antigua Government to Implement Biometric Attendance Tracking
The Government of Antigua has approved the installation of biometric clocks across various departments to improve the accuracy of tracking employee attendance and overtime hours. The decision stems from persistent discrepancies between hours claimed … [Read more...] about Antigua Government to Implement Biometric Attendance Tracking
Swedish Government to Move Forward with Police FRT Amid Gang Violence
The Swedish government has announced plans to enable law enforcement to use real-time facial recognition technology from cameras in public places. The move aims to assist cops in identifying individuals suspected of certain crimes. The decision … [Read more...] about Swedish Government to Move Forward with Police FRT Amid Gang Violence
Behavioral Biometrics Specialist Wins Canadian Government Contract
Zighra has secured a contract with Shared Services Canada (SSC) to test its identity threat defense system, DeepSense. The initiative is part of the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) program and aims to enhance cybersecurity across various … [Read more...] about Behavioral Biometrics Specialist Wins Canadian Government Contract
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 recordings to create realistic but false representations have risen to prominence as … [Read more...] about IDEMIA Leads French Government’s Counter-Deepfake Consortium
Government-Supported Projects Get Underway – 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: Karachi Police to Procure 1,300 Facial Recognition Cameras for 'Safe City Project' Police … [Read more...] about Government-Supported Projects Get Underway – Identity News Digest
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