Biometrics

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8M Overseas Pakistanis Register for Digital Id, Pensioners Face More Biometric Checks

More than 8.2 million Pakistanis abroad who hold the National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) have registered with the National Database and Registration Authority of Pakistan (NADRA) as new features are rolled out, while pensioners will now have to prove they are still alive every six months with a biometric check at a bank branch.

Staff Reporter Mar 16, 2022 2 min read Public Utilities

New Legislation in UK Set to Make Digital Identities More Trustworthy and Secure

Government publishes its response to the public consultation on digital identities

Staff Reporter Mar 14, 2022 3 min read Policy & Governance

Florida and California to Use Biometrics to Tackle Covid19 Related Fraud

The New York-based digital identity and biometrics firm states in a press release that it will help the DEO with identity verification and fraud detection to ensure minimal friction and cut down on losses from false claims.

Staff Reporter Mar 10, 2022 3 min read News

Colorado to Restrict Facial Recognition; Senate Approved Bill Send for House Approval

If enacted, the bill would establish several limitations and regulations for the use of artificial intelligence facial recognition by government and law enforcement agencies, as well as completely prohibit the use of facial recognition technology in public and charter schools until 2025.

Staff Reporter Mar 10, 2022 3 min read Policy & Governance

Washington Employment Benefits Contract Awarded to ID.me amid Heightened Scrutiny

ID.me’s face biometrics and remote identity verification system will be used by Washington to authenticate people applying for benefits.

Staff Reporter Mar 8, 2022 3 min read

Biometric Signature ID gets General Services Administration Contract

Biometric Signature ID has been awarded a U.S. General Services Administration contract enabling them to supply goods and services to the Federal Government.

Staff Reporter Mar 8, 2022 1 min read News

Panasonic Deploys Contactless Biometrics, AR to Speed Up Digital Transformation in Japan

Among the technologies deployed are facial recognition systems replacing manned checkpoints at entrances to commercial venues, and advanced projection mapping solutions that can create virtual environments aiming to replace their real-world equivalents. Also coming are self-service biometric supermarket tills and hotel check-ins via smartphone.

Staff Reporter Mar 3, 2022 2 min read News

Canadian Bankers Association and WEF Push for Canadian National Digital ID

Potentially, additional personal data such as a person’s sexuality, credit score, criminal record, gun license status, and vaccine status could be included in a digital ID.

Staff Reporter Mar 3, 2022 3 min read Civic Infrastructure

Digital Identity Working Group Lays Out Principles for Interoperable Digital Identity Systems

The Digital Identity Working Group (DIWG), made up of digital identity specialists from eight Digital Government Exchange (DGX) member states across the world, has identified 11 core principles to support international collaboration on the development of mutually recognised and interoperable digital identity systems and infrastructure.

Staff Reporter Mar 2, 2022 2 min read News

Data Zoo Launches Idux, a Secure Digital Identity Ecosystem to Build Mutual Trust

Data Zoo has launched idux on Friday 25 February 2022, at 11 am AEDT online.

Staff Reporter Feb 25, 2022 2 min read News

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