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NIST Announces Virtual Biometric Technology Conference

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced the return of its flagship biometrics event, the International Face and Fingerprint…

March 31, 2025

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Digital Upgrades in the Works – Identity News Digest

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…

January 29, 2024

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

The Transportation Security Administration says it is in “the beginning stages” of an effort to integrate facial recognition technology into self-serve kiosks…

January 29, 2024

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

Thales is celebrating a strong performance in the Department of Homeland Security’s most recent Biometric Technology Rally, an independent testing program…

April 26, 2023

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

The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has revealed the results from its 2022 Biometric Technology Rally, and is…

February 24, 2023

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

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…

December 9, 2022

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

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…

August 27, 2021

DHS Details Plans for 2021 Biometric Technology Rally

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is already moving forward with plans for its next Biometric Technology…

May 26, 2021

IDEMIA Delivers Strong Results in DHS Biometric Technology Rally

Another biometrics vendor is boasting about its solid performance in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) latest Biometric Technology Rally. The Rally…

March 22, 2021

NEC Posts Highest Mask Recognition Score in DHS Technology Rally

Another facial recognition provider is calling attention to its strong performance in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 2020 Biometric Technology…

March 10, 2021

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