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Digital Upgrades in the Works – Identity News Digest

January 29, 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: TSA Consulting With DHS S&T Ahead of […]

TSA Consulting with DHS S&T Ahead of Wider Facial Recognition Rollout

January 29, 2024

The Transportation Security Administration says it is in “the beginning stages” of an effort to integrate facial recognition technology into self-serve kiosks at airports across the country. The initiative is part of […]

Thales Applauds ‘Bison’ and ‘Wilson’ After Strong DHS Rally Performance

April 26, 2023

Thales is celebrating a strong performance in the Department of Homeland Security’s most recent Biometric Technology Rally, an independent testing program organized by the DHS’s Science and Technology Directorate (“S&T”). Thales provided camera […]

DHS Biometrics Rally Researchers Offer a Different Perspective On FRT’s Racial Disparities

February 24, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has revealed the results from its 2022 Biometric Technology Rally, and is putting skin tone imaging in the spotlight as key area […]

DHS S&T’s New Testing Program Could Prove Consequential for Selfie Onboarding and Mobile ID

December 9, 2022

The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (“S&T”) has announced plans for a series of “technology challenges” over the course of the next year, dubbed “Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration” […]

Biometric Technology Rally Testing Showed Racial Bias Worsened by Face Masks: DHS

August 27, 2021

The racial bias that tends to be displayed by numerous facial recognition algorithms seems to be intensified when subjects are wearing face masks, according to officials from the Department of […]

DHS Details Plans for 2021 Biometric Technology Rally

May 26, 2021

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is already moving forward with plans for its next Biometric Technology Rally. Developers interested in participating in the 2021 […]

IDEMIA Delivers Strong Results in DHS Biometric Technology Rally

March 22, 2021

Another biometrics vendor is boasting about its solid performance in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) latest Biometric Technology Rally. The Rally was carried out by the Department’s Science and […]

NEC Posts Highest Mask Recognition Score in DHS Technology Rally

March 10, 2021

Another facial recognition provider is calling attention to its strong performance in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 2020 Biometric Technology Rally. The Rally was organized by DHS’ Science and […]

Innovatrics Earns High Marks in DHS Biometric Technology Rally

March 3, 2021

Innovatrics is boasting about its top-three showing in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) latest Biometric Technology Rally. The 2020 Rally was announced last March, and was carried out at […]

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