Biometrics & Identification Technology

Israel's National Biometric Database Authority Failed to Report Two Security Incidents  CTechOver the past two years, the Israeli National Biometric Database Authority has experienced two information security incidents and broke the law by not reporting ... […]

Biometrics are the future in travel - if the industry can coordinate, warns CEO  Fin24Biometric technology is the future of travel, but it is being applied in a fragmented way that means it can't reach its full potential, Gloria Guevara, president and ... […]

Airline workers' claims under Illinois biometric law must go to labor board  ReutersA U.S. appeals court has ruled that unionized airline workers alleging violations of a unique Illinois law governing the use of biometric data must bring their ... […]

Fingerprint Biometrics Dominates This Week's Top Stories  findBIOMETRICSThere is one modality that pops up among this week's most popular articles more than any other – fingerprint biometrics... […]

Americans Scared For Safety and Comfortable with Biometrics: Survey  findBIOMETRICSThe survey found that the vast majority of Americans (83 percent) were worried about physical harm as the result of an attack at a large-scale event... […]

If the Pixel 4 Has a Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, It's not on Its Back  findBIOMETRICSGoogle's next flagship smartphone appears to be doing away with rear-mounted fingerprint sensors. The news comes by way of a combination of leaks... […]

How biometrics can help to reduce fraud and improve the customer experience  ITProPortalCan you tell us how has your technology has helped a company to tackle fraud recently? Advertisement. Deutsche Telekom integrated Nuance's voice ... […]

$22.6 Bn Vehicle Access Control (Non-Biometic & Biometric) Markets, 2027  Yahoo FinanceDUBLIN, June 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Vehicle Access Control Market by Biometric, Non-biometric (Stolen Vehicle Assist, Keyless, Immobilizer, Alarm, ... […]

How biometrics is transforming TV and video  The DrumThe TV and video industry has undergone a meteoric transformation recently. There are now endless opportunities for viewers to access a diverse array of ... […]

Four key trends driving sustainable use of biometrics  Security BoulevardWe discuss the importance of implementing practices for the responsible and ethical use of biometrics. […]

Survey: U.S. Air Travelers Approve of Biometric Identification  NextgovA large majority of respondents said they are willing to give up their biometric data—when they perceive a security benefit. […]

Mastercard Bets On Biometric Cards To Advance Inclusion  pymnts.comAs Mastercard's Bob Reany told Karen Webster, they have spent four years building a biometric card to ensure safety and security for a wide variety of users. […]

Airport biometrics adoption itinerary explored by diverse stakeholders  Biometric UpdateThe market for airport biometrics is alternately forecast to generate over a billion dollars in the next five years, or to grow by 27 percent in the next three. […]

Innovatrics 'Connects the Dots' to Deliver Biometric Ecosystem Solution  findBIOMETRICSInnovatrics is looking to boost demand for its biometric technologies with a new branding effort, announcing its new Biometric Ecosystem platform. […]

Integrated Biometrics Announces South African Office  Mobile ID WorldIntegrated Biometrics is looking to strengthen its presence in the African market, announcing its first office located in South Africa. […]

Innovatrics Introduces Biometric Ecosystem, Combining Multimodal Technologies and Comprehensive Customer Support  GlobeNewswireBRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA, June 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Addressing the concerns of the market, Innovatrics, a global leader in biometric technology, ... […]

Biometric data of tens of thousands of people who crossed southern border exposed in cyberattack  Washington TimesThe cyberattack of a Customs and Border Patrol subcontractor has exposed facial recognition data of tens of thousands of people crossing the southern border, ... […]

Biometric Data Privacy: Why Illinois Regulation Is Relevant to Manufacturers Nationwide  JD SupraOur federal system and the often dysfunctional nature of Congress can be vexing for cutting-edge manufacturers. Emerging technologies are rarely addressed at ... […]

ID4Africa: We're Bringing You Live Biometrics News Coverage Straight From Johannesburg  findBIOMETRICSFindBiometrics will be reporting live from ID4Africa next week, delivering breaking news and live audio interviews straight from Johannesburg... […]

IDEX Biometrics Explains Why Size Matters with Fingerprint Sensors  findBIOMETRICSA new post on the IDEX Biometrics blog details some of the benefits (and drawbacks) of different kinds of fingerprint sensors. […]

Integrated Biometrics expands in Africa  Planet BiometricsIntegrated Biometrics has announced an expansion of its international sales organization and the opening of its first South African office. The move comes in ... […]

UK's GMB to launch awareness campaign on workplace biometrics  Planet BiometricsGMB to launch awareness campaign on employers taking biometric information to sign in and out of work without reasonable grounds. Collecting data without ... […]

Asian Sensor Supplier Licenses Precise Biometrics Algorithm Software  findBIOMETRICS“This also confirms that our new strategy, to offer customer *service*, support and product development in Asia in order to strengthen our presence in local key ... […]

Integrated Biometrics Expand Operations in Africa and the Middle East to Meet Surging Worldwide Demand  GlobeNewswireExpanded Team to Meet Partners, Customers and Government Officials at 5th Annual ID4Africa Conference in Johannesburg, 18-20 June 2019. […]

House Homeland Security panel to hold hearings on DHS's use of biometric information in wake of CBP breach | TheHill  The HillThe House Homeland Security Committee will hold hearings next month on the Department of Homeland Security's use of biometric information, committee ... […]

Ipsidy's Time & Attendance App Uses Biometrics for Employee Verification  findBIOMETRICSto make the system even more useful for administrators, Time by Ipsidy also takes advantage of Ipsidy's Concierge app to enable fast, simple employee ... […]

Data Privacy Detective Episode 37 - Catching Serial Killers, Employee Biometrics, Tracking and Personal Data Privacy  LexologyWhat do serial killers, employees who don't want their fingerprints shared and a California state senator have in common? Data privacy. In this […]

Gradiant to showcase fraud prevention tech at Identity Week  Planet BiometricsGradiant is showing forensic technologies and face recognition solutions that can automate digital onboarding and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes in a ... […]

Gavi, NEC, and Simprints develop immunisation solution  Planet BiometricsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance, NEC Corporation, and Simprints Technology Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding on the use of biometrics to improve ... […]

Money20/20 Europe: FaceTec's Steve Cook on Liveness in Biometrics  findBIOMETRICSFaceTec's VP of Business Development, Steve Cook, spoke with FindBiometrics at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam. Cook spoke about liveness detection, ... […]