The Council of Europe is taking a stand against the use of biometrics for voter registration and authentication, arguing that such biometric systems “should only be introduced if other existing […]

The Sindh government in Pakistan has introduced a new policy requiring mandatory biometric verification for vehicle registrations and transfers across the province. Led by Sindh Excise Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, […]

Indonesia will roll out a limited release of its new digital government platform, INA Digital, later this month. The release includes three core services: INA Ku (public service portal), INA […]

With biometric technologies becoming increasingly commonplace, more academic experts are weighing in on their ethical and regulatory implications. In a lecture at The New York Academy of Science’s, Harvard’s Becerra […]

Columbia County, New York, has announced new facial recognition and privacy policies alongside upgrades to its surveillance camera system, which now includes facial and license plate recognition software. The move […]

A secretive group that appears to be based in Russia has published a comprehensive new report on the country’s state surveillance apparatus, including an assessment of its use of biometrics […]

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: ICE, CBP Face Lawsuits Over Noncitizen Biometric […]

A digital rights advocacy group, Access Now, and the Harvard Cyberlaw Clinic are suing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for failing to provide […]

The European Union’s Digital Identity Regulation has now officially come into force, setting the stage for the EU Digital Identity Wallet, expected to be available by 2026. The regulation establishes […]

The NFID Foundation, a new non-profit consortium focused on advancing Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) within the security industry, has announced its official launch, slated for April 2, 2024. Self-Sovereign Identity is […]