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Netherlands’ asylum seeker ID cards from Idemia use vertical ICAO format
The Netherlands will introduce new identity documents for asylum seekers Idemia Smart Identity, compliant with the ICAO specification for vertical…
Zenoo integrates Trinsic, Sumsub for advanced digital ID onboarding options
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Clear plans for enterprise biometrics growth with new product name, partners
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UK lays out privacy policy for One Login identity verification
Data collected for Gov.uk One Login will not be used to target advertisements or profile users, and selfie biometrics for…
Fortinus Global, MD Tony Smith to advise Paravision on border biometrics expansion
Paravision is ready to support national-scale identity programs with Fortinus Global as its new strategic advisor for border security systems….
Jumio upgrades defense against deepfakes and biometric injection attacks
Deepfake and biometric injection attack detection from Jumio is now generally available with the launch of the company’s most advanced…
American mDL uptake suggests digital ID mass adoption caught in the slow lane
Mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) are coming online as the first wave of government-issued digital IDs in the United States. The…
Biometrica pushes back on alleged privacy risks, biometric data concerns
A controversy brewing over the prospective adoption of a public security system from Biometrica that uses facial recognition in Milwaukee…
Sumsub adds real-time device signals from Fingerprint to fraud prevention platform
Sumsub is enhancing the Device Intelligence component of its fraud prevention solution through a partnership with Fingerprint. Businesses need to…