The British Embassy in Spain has issued a strong advisory for British expats to obtain their Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE) cards ahead of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which is expected to be implemented this fall. The EES … [Read more...] about Brits in Spain Urged to Get TIE Cards Ahead of Biometric Entry-Exit System Implementation
Identity News Digest – August 9, 2024
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium Implements Biometric Security Adelaide's Coopers Stadium, home to … [Read more...] about Identity News Digest – August 9, 2024
Armenia Enters Next Phase of Tender Process for Biometric Passports
Armenia is planning to implement a new system for issuing ID cards and biometric passports by 2026, with Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan announcing that the project is now in the second stage of its initial tender process. This … [Read more...] about Armenia Enters Next Phase of Tender Process for Biometric Passports
Wisconsin School District Implements Facial Recognition for Visitor Screening
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is introducing facial recognition software at school entrances to enhance security by identifying visitors and cross-referencing their identities with government watchlists, sex offender registries, and … [Read more...] about Wisconsin School District Implements Facial Recognition for Visitor Screening
AI Update: An Awkward Time to Switch Teams
Welcome to the newest edition of FindBiometrics’ AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority has opened an initial probe into Amazon's … [Read more...] about AI Update: An Awkward Time to Switch Teams
UK Biometrics and Surveillance Commissioner Resigns
The United Kingdom's Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner has abruptly announced his resignation, jolting the country's regulatory landscape for police biometrics further into disarray. Tony Eastaugh will leave his post in … [Read more...] about UK Biometrics and Surveillance Commissioner Resigns
Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium Implements Biometric Security
Adelaide's Coopers Stadium, home to Adelaide United, has introduced facial recognition technology, becoming the third venue of its kind in Australia to do so. The move follows a successful upgrade prompted by the FIFA Women's World Cup, which … [Read more...] about Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium Implements Biometric Security
Goode Intelligence Tracks Liftoff of Digital Identity in Travel
Goode Intelligence has published a new report heralding the ascent of digital identity in the travel sector. The aptly named "Travel Digital Identity – Seamless Travel Powered by Digital Identity" predicts that this nascent technology area will … [Read more...] about Goode Intelligence Tracks Liftoff of Digital Identity in Travel
Indonesia’s “INA Pass” Digital ID to Use Selfie Biometrics for Registration
Indonesia is developing a digital identity system that will provide a single sign-on gateway for citizens to access various government services. The "INA Pass" initiative, led by INA Digital, aims to integrate all public service applications through … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s “INA Pass” Digital ID to Use Selfie Biometrics for Registration
Air Canada to Enable Face-based Boarding for Toronto-bound Flights
Air Canada is advancing its use of biometric technology with the implementation of facial recognition for boarding select flights from Vancouver to Toronto. Initially piloted at Vancouver International Airport for flights to Winnipeg and at the … [Read more...] about Air Canada to Enable Face-based Boarding for Toronto-bound Flights
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