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Upgraded Gaming-focused Identity Assurance Platform Reflects Rise of mDLs, Face Matching

October 7, 2024

Kentucky-based Veridocs is enhancing its Evolution identity assurance platform with new mobile driver’s license-reading and facial recognition capabilities. The upgrades arrive in the form of four “modules”. The mDL Authentication […]

Officials Laud Success of Intercontinental Digital ID Verification at IVC24 Summit in Australia

October 4, 2024

An important development has come out of the International Identity and Verifiable Credentials (IVC24) Summit in Australia, which ran from October 3-4 this week: According to an online post from […]

DHS Biometrics Expert to Deliver Keynote at Homeland Security Summit

September 23, 2024

Lisa MacDonald, a biometrics expert from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will deliver a keynote speech at the 2024 Homeland Security Summit on November 13. The event is organized […]

Lawmakers Seek to Upgrade TSA Tech, Eliminate Biometric Border Funding Diversion

July 9, 2024

Lawmakers have introduced multiple bills aimed at accelerating the Transportation Security Administration’s deployment of enhanced screening technology and improving the airport experience for travelers—including a bill that would resolve a […]

DHS Moves to Boost Biometric Border Funding with Proposed Rule Change

June 7, 2024

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 companies with many H-1B or […]

Funding Diversions Will Push Biometrics Program to 2049, Says TSA Head

May 17, 2024

“However, with more dedicated funding, the TSA could expedite the process and complete it by the end of this decade.” The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is facing significant delays in […]

Identity News Digest – April 29, 2024

April 29, 2024

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: SIA, IBIA Urge Congress to Reject FAA […]

Australia’s Airport RFI, Big BIPA Outcomes, and More – Identity News Digest

December 1, 2023

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Australian Government Pursues Airport Biometrics, Digital ID […]

Iran’s Surveillance Regime Gets Hacked – Identity News Digest

August 30, 2023

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: British Security Industry Seeks Clarity On a […]

The TSA Goes After Its Expedited Screening Rival – Identity News Digest

July 13, 2023

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 Applies Stricter Scrutiny to CLEAR Travelers […]

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