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Irish FRT Scrutiny, a Big Background Check Deal, and More – Identity News Digest

March 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: Justice Committee Weighs in on Irish Bill […]

Mitek’s Vetting.com Partnership Shows Growing Role of Biometric Background Check in UK

January 9, 2023

London-based background screening specialist Vetting.com has partnered with Mitek to facilitate background checks under the United Kingdom’s new framework for conducting such checks remotely. In particular, Vetting.com will rely on […]

Trust Stamp Provides Digital Onboarding for letus Rental Platform

May 20, 2022

Trust Stamp is providing secure biometric onboarding for a financial services platform geared towards the rental industry. letus was formerly known as RentMoola, and has set out to make rental […]

Sterling Backcheck Joins DIACC

June 7, 2021

Sterling Backcheck has officially become the newest member of the Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC). The company is the Canadian subsidiary of Sterling, and provides a full suite of identity […]

Proposed Bill Would Make Fingerprint Checks Mandatory for Gun Owners in Illinois

June 3, 2021

The Illinois House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make fingerprint checks mandatory for anyone hoping to purchase a firearm. As it stands, residents currently need to apply […]

Telos Provides Background Checks for Charlotte Airport

April 21, 2021

The City of Charlotte has partnered with Telos Corporation to conduct background checks for workers at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Telos’ Designated Aviation Channeling (DAC) services have proven […]

Philadelphia Airport Renews Background Check Contract with Telos

February 9, 2021

The Telos Corporation has renewed its contract with the City of Philadelphia. The two parties signed their original contract in 2017, and are now extending their agreement for another three-year […]

Denver Airport Renews Background Check Contract with Telos ID

July 8, 2020

Telos ID will continue to provide background check services for Denver International Airport. The City and County of Denver first contracted Telos back in 2013, and the two parties have […]

Telos Renews Background Check Contract with Seattle Airport

May 27, 2020

The Port of Seattle has renewed its contract with Telos ID. The company has been providing Designated Aviation Channeling (DAC) services for the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) since 2016, and […]

Federal Gov’t Temporarily Relaxes Fingerprint Policies for New Employees

March 27, 2020

The federal Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is easing some of its hiring restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new guidelines specifically relate to the collection of fingerprints, which is […]

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