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Hawaii Says ‘Aloha’ to Apple’s Mobile Driver’s License

August 29, 2024

Apple has begun rolling out support for digital IDs in Apple Wallet to iPhone users in Hawaii, following its recent launch in Ohio and just ahead of an upcoming launch […]

The US is Ready for Data Sharing With the EU – Identity News Digest

July 5, 2023

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: US Meets EU Data Sharing Commitments The […]

GPS and Facial Recognition Bust a Car Theft Ring in Texas – Identity News Digest

June 15, 2023

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Amadeus Brings Biometrics-ready Self-service to JFK Airport […]

California Claims ID.me Stopped $125 Billion Worth of Employment Fraud

June 24, 2022

California Governor Gavin Newsom is singing the praises of ID.me’s identity verification solution. In his comments, the Governor called attention to ID.me’s utility as a fraud prevention tool, and credited the solution […]

Another Commission Pushes for Facial Recognition Ban in Long Beach

June 3, 2022

Another Long Beach, California, Commission is calling for a ban on the police use of facial recognition technology. The city’s Technology and Innovation Commission voiced its support for a ban […]

California’s Ontario Airport Gets New CLEAR Plus Lanes

April 14, 2022

CLEAR continues to expand its CLEAR Plus airport screening program across the United States. The company is now offering its iris-based subscription service to travelers at Ontario International Airport (ONT) […]

New California Agency to Enforce Biometric Privacy Protections

November 5, 2020

California voters are likely to pass a ballot initiative that will both expand the scope of the state’s privacy laws, and create a new regulatory agency to enforce them. Proposition […]

California Legislature Approves 3-Year Moratorium on Police Use of Face-Scanning Body Cams

September 13, 2019

“It’s worth noting that this latest state legislation is concerned specifically with the use of facial recognition technology through police-worn body cameras…” California’s State Assembly has approved a moratorium on […]

Facebook Granted Delay in Biometric Privacy Trial

May 31, 2018

Facebook’s legal team made a Hail Mary last week to delay its biometric class action lawsuit, and it has now scored a touchdown: A panel of judges on the 9th […]

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