DHS Audit Reveals Gaps in Biometric Screening of Asylum Seekers and Noncitizens
A recent audit by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has revealed critical gaps in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) use of biometric technology…
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DHS Moves to Boost Biometric Border Funding with Proposed Rule Change
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing changes to the rules about a special fee, called the 9-11 Biometric Fee, which applies to large…
Dominican Republic Opens Short Window for Biometric e-Passport Solicitation
The General Directorate of Passports (DGP) in the Dominican Republic has initiated a call for bids to acquire, install, and maintain new infrastructure for…
Fusion Wins $159.8M Contract to Support FBI’s CJIS
Fusion Technology has won a five-year contract, valued at $159.8 million, to support the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division, the…
Canada’s Border Agency Issues FRT RFI
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) as it seeks to explore and potentially adopt new smartphone-based facial…
CISA Proposes ‘Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act’
A proposed rule by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) under the Department of Homeland Security, scheduled to be published in the…
Searching for Faces in Big Databases – 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: Wins for…
AI Update: Engineers Go Rogue
Welcome to the newest edition of FindBiometrics’ AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: A Microsoft…
Proposed UK Data Protection Amendments Touch On Police Biometrics
Proposed amendments to the UK’s Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, announced on 23 November 2023, include significant changes concerning the use of…
Compromise AI Act Would Drop Biometric Ban
The European Parliament is reportedly close to reaching a compromise regarding the use of ‘remote biometric identification’ (RBI) technologies, as part of the…