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UK Border Force Tests iProov’s Vehicle Passenger Face Scanning at Ports

The UK Home Office has completed research and development trials with iProov to enhance security and efficiency at UK maritime ports. Conducted between…

March 12, 2025

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UK Allocates £4M to eVisa Transition

The United Kingdom’s Home Office is spending £4 million on its transition to eVisas, allocating the funding across four agencies: Migrant Help, Citizens Advice…

September 24, 2024

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Former UK Biometrics Commissioner Named CEO of Police Digital Service

The Police Digital Service (PDS) has appointed former UK government biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner Tony Eastaugh as its interim Chief…

August 23, 2024

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UK’s Biometrics Ethics Group Gets Six New Members

The United Kingdom’s Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group has found its newest appointees. They include Giles Herdale of Herdale Digital Consulting; Matt…

August 16, 2024

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Brits Get Police Tech Funding and a Pre-Holiday Warning – 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: UK Home…

April 10, 2024

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AI Update: Chips Are Getting Better and Scarcer

Welcome to the latest edition of FindBiometrics’ AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: Nvidia has…

August 11, 2023

Trinidad and Tobago to Introduce E-Passports and Online Travel Forms

Jamaican Airport Biometrics and ByteDance’s BIPA Suit – 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: Worldcoin…

August 2, 2023

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IBM Selected to Take Over UK Home Office’s Biometric Project

The United Kingdom’s Home Office has awarded a £54.7 million contract to IBM to support its biometric system for law enforcement and immigration services.…

August 2, 2023

ETUNNEL Anticipates $75M in Sales Through UN Biometric Card Partnership

Entrust, IDEX, and Precise Biometrics Make Moves: 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: Bank of…

April 17, 2023

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…

August 15, 2022

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