As the European Union continues its journey toward implementing the long-anticipated biometric entry-exit system, the agency behind much of the technical groundwork is eu-LISA. Created to manage and operate large-scale IT systems that serve the … [Read more...] about Building Trust in Biometrics: Inside eu-LISA’s Role in Securing Europe’s Borders
ID Tech Digest – October 16, 2024
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Estonia Pursues Multimodal Biometric Enrolment App for e-Residency Program Estonia’s Ministry of the … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – October 16, 2024
Paravision to Operationalize Deepfake Detection Tech with Five Eyes Partner
Paravision has announced a "major new contract with a Five Eyes government partner", characterizing it as a move to operationalize a years-long research and development effort focused on deepfake detection. The collaboration began in 2022 and … [Read more...] about Paravision to Operationalize Deepfake Detection Tech with Five Eyes Partner
Estonia Pursues Multimodal Biometric Enrolment App for e-Residency Program
A tender notice issued by Estonia’s Siseministeeriumi Infotehnoloogia- ja Arenduskeskus (the Ministry of the Interior's Information Technology and Development Center) indicates that the government is looking to build a new mobile-based biometric … [Read more...] about Estonia Pursues Multimodal Biometric Enrolment App for e-Residency Program
Uganda’s NIRA Aims for Voters with Nationwide Digital ID Enrolment
Uganda's National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has initiated a nationwide digital identity enrolment drive, aiming to register at least 17.2 million citizens aged 17 and above. The effort is in preparation for the 2026 general … [Read more...] about Uganda’s NIRA Aims for Voters with Nationwide Digital ID Enrolment
De La Rue to Sell Authentication Arm to Crane NXT
Crane NXT, an industrial technology company specializing in security and authentication, has announced its acquisition of De La Rue's authentication business for £300 million (about $391.3 million). The move marks a significant step in Crane NXT’s … [Read more...] about De La Rue to Sell Authentication Arm to Crane NXT
ID Tech Digest – October 15, 2024
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Neglected ‘Alpha’ Channel Opens Door to Attacks on Computer Vision Systems: UTSA … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – October 15, 2024
Mastercard Enters Age Verification Arena
Mastercard is getting into the age verification business, announcing a new "Identity Attribute Verification" service. In a blog post, the financial giant positions the service as a means of letting merchants confirm the "additional attributes" … [Read more...] about Mastercard Enters Age Verification Arena
No Bias Found in New Zealand’s Biometric Identity Check System, Clearing Path for Wider use
New Zealand’s government has cleared the Identity Check facial recognition system of significant racial bias, following extensive testing that represents the first major assessment of bias in biometric algorithms for New Zealand’s diverse ethnic … [Read more...] about No Bias Found in New Zealand’s Biometric Identity Check System, Clearing Path for Wider use
ID.me Share Sales May Point to IPO: Report
ID.me is enabling its employees and early investors to sell shares in a new deal that values the company at approximately $1.8 billion, reports Bloomberg. The valuation marks an increase from ID.me’s previous valuation of $1.73 billion established … [Read more...] about ID.me Share Sales May Point to IPO: Report
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