NEC NSS Targets US Government With New Arlington Office
NEC America is looking to strengthen its relationship with the US government. To that end, the company has officially opened a new NEC National Security…
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The Biometrics Discussion Gets Heavy in This Week’s Top Stories Roundup
This week’s roundup of FindBiometrics’ top stories features news and discussion around some of the more consequential applications of biometrics in the real…
Canada Waives Most Immigration Requirements for Ukrainian Citizens, But Biometrics Must Be Collected
Canada is opening its doors to Ukrainians who have been displaced following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of their country. To that end, Immigration, Refugees and…
INTERVIEW: Iris ID VP Mohammed Murad on High-Throughput Biometrics and the Importance of Education
With ISC West is taking place this week, some of the biggest names in biometrics are heading to Las Vegas for the biggest security industry show in the world.…
Privacy and Border Control Are Top Concerns in This Week’s Biometrics News Roundup
Privacy and border control are the big themes in this week’s roundup of FindBiometrics’ most popular stories. On the privacy front, readers were understandably…
Amid Ukraine Tensions, Czech Officials to Ask EU to Require Biometric Passports From Russian Travelers
With tensions escalating at the Ukraine-Russia border, Czech Republic officials are planning to ask European Union counterparts to restrict travel for Russians…
Dominica Citizens Required to Switch to e-Passports By August 30
“The new e-passports feature an embedded chip designed to contain the holder’s biometric data, including face, fingerprint, and iris biometrics.” Citizens of…
Advent to Sell IDEMIA; Thales Expresses Interest—Report
After years of corporate restructuring, IDEMIA could be up for sale and a potential break-up, according to a Reuters report. What’s more, the company’s biggest…
Canadian Border Agency to Increase Use of Mobile Apps and Facial Recognition
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has shared more details about its ongoing digital transformation. The agency is currently in the process of…
US Senators Ask CBP to Be More Transparent With Americans
A pair of US Senators are asking Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to be more transparent about their use of facial recognition technology. The…