UK Home Office to Outfit Migrant Criminals With Face-scanning Smartwatches
The United Kingdom’s Home Office plans to use biometric smartwatches to track migrants who have been convicted of criminal offences. The wearables devices will…
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New Zealand Government to Use Selfie-based Identity Verification for e-Services
The New Zealand government has developed a biometric face matching system that could serve as the basis for online identity verification across a range of…
Nigerian Officials to Use Biometrics in Ambitious Digital Census
Nigerian officials are planning to use biometric technology in an upcoming national census, according to a Commissioner from the state of Ekiti. Speaking at a…
GAO Takes Government Agencies to Task for Lack of Oversight in Facial Recognition
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is emphasizing the need for transparency in government facial recognition programs. To that end, the organization…
Clearview Loses Sales Staff and Two Executives
The constant fines and legal struggles finally seem to be taking a toll on Clearview AI. The company has tried to paint a picture of business as usual, even…
ID.me Obtains ISO and SOC Certification Amidst Layoffs
The embattled identity provider ID.me is celebrating a bit of good news while downplaying a bit of bad. The good news comes in the form of the company’s SOC 2…
Jamaicans Living Abroad Can Claim New IDs, But Must Return for Biometric Enrolment
Any Jamaican living abroad will be able to apply for a new National Identification Card (abbreviated “NIDS”), according to a government official – but they’ll…
Here’s How Bridging the Identity Gap Improves Government Services
One of the most profound social changes of the 21st century has been the wave of digital transformation, which has delivered substantial – sometimes radical –…
Public and Private Sector Leaders Are Among Winners of SIA Women in Biometrics Awards
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named the five recipients of this year’s SIA Women in Biometrics Awards, with leaders from government and the…
Innovatrics Releases Improved ABIS and Mobile Enrollment App
Innovatrics has released a new Android app that is designed to streamline biometric enrollment. The app is geared toward law enforcement and election agencies,…