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
India’s Reserve Bank Mulls Biometric Requirement for Online Payment Authentication
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a draft framework aimed at strengthening authentication methods for digital payments. The new framework proposes the use of alternative authentication mechanisms, such as biometric verification … [Read more...] about India’s Reserve Bank Mulls Biometric Requirement for Online Payment Authentication
Azerbaijan Looks for Assistance with Digital ID Effort
Azerbaijan is looking to advance its digital transformation by implementing digital IDs through its "mygov" platform, as announced by the country's Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA). The initiative aims to attract startups and tech … [Read more...] about Azerbaijan Looks for Assistance with Digital ID Effort
UK PM Looks to Expand Police Facial Recognition Amid Knife Attack Riots
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signalled that facial recognition technology could have an even more prominent role in policing amid unrest stemming from a multiple-homicide knife attack at the end of July. A single attacker had … [Read more...] about UK PM Looks to Expand Police Facial Recognition Amid Knife Attack Riots
Identity News Digest – August 2 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: New Identity Week Reports Delve Into Deepfakes, Border Control IdentityWeek.net has published … [Read more...] about Identity News Digest – August 2 2024
Identity News Digest – August 1 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: Beyond Aadhaar, India’s Biometric Innovation Continues to Flourish India continues to expand … [Read more...] about Identity News Digest – August 1 2024
China Proposes Digital ID for Use with ISPs
A draft document published by the Ministry of Public Security and the Cyberspace Administration of China proposes that Chinese citizens could use digital IDs to avoid providing explicit personal information to internet service providers, framing the … [Read more...] about China Proposes Digital ID for Use with ISPs
Australian Survey Sheds Light on Public’s View of FRT
Australians are broadly okay with facial recognition being used by police and healthcare providers, but get squeamish when private tech companies get involved, according to new findings published in a new academic report. The report titled … [Read more...] about Australian Survey Sheds Light on Public’s View of FRT
Beyond Aadhaar, India’s Biometric Innovation Continues to Flourish
A number of recent developments showcase the continuing and rapid adoption of biometric tech in India, where identity technologies are increasingly being integrated to streamline processes and enhance security. These initiatives highlight the growing … [Read more...] about Beyond Aadhaar, India’s Biometric Innovation Continues to Flourish
OIX Urges UK to Let Private Sector Handle Its Own Digital IDs
The Open Identity Exchange (OIX) has strongly advised the UK Government against extending the One Login service to the private sector for digital identity purposes. In a letter to Peter Kyle, the Secretary of State at the Department for Science, … [Read more...] about OIX Urges UK to Let Private Sector Handle Its Own Digital IDs
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