IETF Draft Maps the Technical Tradeoffs of Age Verification
A new document circulating through the Internet Engineering Task Force tries to pin down what age verification actually costs. Titled “Age Verification…
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IOM Publishes Digital Identity Toolkit for Migration and Border Governance
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has published a comprehensive new Digital Identity Toolkit aimed at guiding the responsible development and…
Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Calls for Comprehensive Biometric Data Retention Policy
A recent report highlights the need for Police Scotland to establish a dedicated policy on biometric data retention, urging a thorough and evidence-based…
Decentralized Biometrics Can Avoid Risks of ‘Service Provider Supply Chain’: Privado ID Co-Founder
Privado ID co-founder Evin McMullen is making the case for a decentralized approach to the storage of biometric data. Speaking to Cointelegraph, McMullen…
China Intensifies Biometric Surveillance to Crack Down on North Korean Defectors
China has escalated its efforts to identify and deport North Korean defectors by enhancing biometric surveillance along its northeastern border. According to a…
Europol Report Backs Balanced Approach to AI and Facial Recognition in Policing
A new report from the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (“Europol”) highlights the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and…
Russia Expands Biometric Fare Payment System Beyond Moscow Metro
Russia has begun expanding its facial recognition payment system, known as Face Pay, to subways in cities outside of Moscow, including Kazan and Nizhny…
AI Update: Colossal Growth and a Big Short Report
Welcome to the newest edition of FindBiometrics’ AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: The Council of…
Judge Halts Kenya’s Digital ID Effort, Citing Constitutional Concerns
The rollout of Kenya’s new digital identity system, Maisha Namba, has been temporarily halted by the country’s High Court following a legal challenge. Justice…
Live FRT Leads to Arrests in England’s Bedfordshire County
Police in the English county of Bedfordshire used Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology during the Bedford River Festival, resulting in arrests. The…