Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Policy Planning The White House's Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) is working on a … [Read more...] about Government Stakeholders Convene on Cyber Matters: 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
New Zealand Government to Use Selfie-based Identity Verification for e-Services
The New Zealand government has developed a biometric face matching system that could serve as the basis for online identity verification across a range of agencies and services in the country, according to a new report from RNZ. The system has … [Read more...] about New Zealand Government to Use Selfie-based Identity Verification for e-Services
GAO Takes Government Agencies to Task for Lack of Oversight in Facial Recognition
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is emphasizing the need for transparency in government facial recognition programs. To that end, the organization has published a new report that tracks the use of facial recognition across multiple federal … [Read more...] about GAO Takes Government Agencies to Task for Lack of Oversight in Facial Recognition
Paravision Gets Government Funding to Develop Deepfake Detection System
Paravision will be spearheading the development of deepfake detection technology for an unnamed government partner. The company will specifically be trying to help that partner spot deepfake videos, such as those that might depict a politician or … [Read more...] about Paravision Gets Government Funding to Develop Deepfake Detection System
Indian Government Retracts Ambiguous Aadhaar Security Warning
The government of India has withdrawn a warning about the security of its Aadhaar national identity cards only two days after issuing it. The original warning was released after someone attempted to misuse an Aadhaar card that had been edited, and … [Read more...] about Indian Government Retracts Ambiguous Aadhaar Security Warning
Russian Government Orders Banks to Hand Over Biometric Data
The Russian government is now demanding that state-owned banks provide their customers' biometric data to the state's Unified Biometric System. According to new reports, the government directive went out in May, reaching VTB, Promsvyazbank, … [Read more...] about Russian Government Orders Banks to Hand Over Biometric Data
Here’s How Bridging the Identity Gap Improves Government Services
One of the most profound social changes of the 21st century has been the wave of digital transformation, which has delivered substantial – sometimes radical – changes and benefits to a wide variety of sectors. But along with those benefits comes a … [Read more...] about Here’s How Bridging the Identity Gap Improves Government Services
Canadian Government Asks Court to Dismiss Privacy Lawsuit Against National Police Force
The Canadian federal government is trying to protect the Royal Canadian Mounted Police from a potential class action lawsuit that stems from the RCMP’s use of Clearview AI’s facial recognition technology. The suit was originally filed by Quebec … [Read more...] about Canadian Government Asks Court to Dismiss Privacy Lawsuit Against National Police Force
FindBiometrics’ Doug OGorden to Participate in Government Digital ID Panel at SIA GovSummit
Doug OGorden, FindBiometrics’ Director of Digital Media and Events, will be discussing digital IDs during a panel at the upcoming SIA GovSummit in Washington, DC. The event is set to run from May 24-25 at the National Association of Home Builders … [Read more...] about FindBiometrics’ Doug OGorden to Participate in Government Digital ID Panel at SIA GovSummit
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