
Musk introduces new features for Twitter ‘X’ premium subscribers
Separating paying subscribers from regular users, Elon Musk's premium features for Twitter, also known as X, include hiding public visibility of 'likes' on posts and verification of real IDs. Twitter's 'blue tick' is the typical symbol for subscripted services on the...




2025 REAL ID rules are closer than you think – as DHS, TSA and federal agencies say they will NOT accept non-compliant IDs after deadline
From May 7, 2025, state-issued ID and licence rules will be set to change for travel within the U.S. Travellers will be urged to check if their ID is valid and compliant with REAL ID regulations at their local state department of motor vehicles. The countdown to REAL...



Two NIST studies evaluate face recognition software
State-of-the-art facial recognition technologies are now credited with the feat of total bias mitigation. NIST, a leading industry standards test for face recognition software, released two research publications since the split of its Face Recognition Vendor Test program into two divisions - The Face Recognition Technology Evaluation (FRTE) and Face Analysis Technology Evaluation (FATE). The Face Analysis Technology Evaluation (FATE) track is...
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Sumsub enables non-document UK customer onboarding in five seconds with via major banks
Non-Document Verification capability, enabled by OneID® , onboards end-users nearly instantly, via data from leading UK financial institutions. Sumsub, the leading global full-cycle verification platform, is announcing the introduction of its Non-Document...



TECH5’s contactless fingerprint capture and PAD technology receives iBeta ISO 30107-3 conformance
T5-AirSnap Finger – a patented innovative technology for contactless fingerprint capture developed by TECH5 – successfully passes iBeta ISO 30107-3 PAD Level 1 evaluation. In PAD (Presentation Attack Detection) testing, TECH5’s fingerprint capture algorithm showcased...



Latest speakers from the finance sector at #IdentityWeekAsia 2023!
We're delighted to announce the latest professionals from the financial industry joining the stage at Identity Week Asia 2023. Vikrant Rana, SVP and Sales Lead, Global Payments, HSBC Andrew Black, Managing Director, Australian Payments Plus Linden Dawson, Customer...



“Talent will increasingly want the option to have a digital twin” — HAND scales talent identity in a human and digital world
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbMDloC3JOc&feature=youtu.be The concept of HAND, set up and run by its CEO Will Greth, understands the takeover of AI well. While causing controversy for human actor talent, other areas of the entertainment industry embrace AI for...



Changi Airport next to undergo refurbishment transformation
With passengers getting familiar with biometrics as the norm for secure travel, the requirement to carry a passport around at the world's busiest airports is getting less and less. Although it is still good to have a back-up document. Essential travel requirements...
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TECH5 will demonstrate its technologies at Identity Week America
TECH5, an innovator in biometrics and digital identity management, will demonstrate its latest technology offerings during the Identity Week America exhibition, held in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Downtown Washington, D.C., USA, on October 3rd and 4th,...
With generative AI, businesses need to rewrite the phishing rulebook
Guest article contributed by Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director at FIDO Alliance Phishing had become unmanageable for businesses long before the emergence of Large Language Models and generative AI. Now this cyberattack technique, already responsible for over 90% of...
Transmute concludes U.S. CBP Steel Tech Demo to establish visible supply chains
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Identity Week America 2023: Unveiling the future of identity management
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Unifying their approach to transparent supply chains, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection has initiated a first interoperability standards test to bolster the standard of communication between the private sector, government agencies and key stakeholders in the...
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2025 REAL ID rules are closer than you think – as DHS, TSA and federal agencies say they will NOT accept non-compliant IDs after deadline
From May 7, 2025, state-issued ID and licence rules will be set to change for travel within the U.S. Travellers will be urged to check if their ID is valid and compliant with REAL ID regulations at their local state department of motor vehicles. The countdown to REAL...


Identity Week America 2023: Unveiling the future of identity management
Identity Week America 2023 is set to return on October 3rd and 4th, promising an unparalleled opportunity to explore the cutting-edge advancements in identity management. Hosted at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in DC, this dynamic platform will bring...


Secure documents and biometrics at #IdentityWeekAsia 2023
Security documents, PKI, and biometric inclusion continue to be areas of growth and security for Asia, Australia, and surrounding regions.Speakers from the IOM, UIDAI, GDRFA, Australian Payments Plus, UNICEF, The Alan Turing Institute, and the New Zealand...


Latest keynote speaker announced for Identity Week America 2023 👀
Discover the future of digital identity in the Philippines as PSA Director, Rene Mendoza takes the stage at Identity Week Asia 2023.Join us for an enlightening keynote session that unveils the transformative power of the country's eID system and its impact on the...


Travel, government and finance speakers in brief 👀 #IdentityWeekAmerica 2023
As part of our commitment to delivering an enriching and first class event, we have secured the participation of hundreds of industry expert speakers who are at the forefront of shaping the future of identity management and authentication.The speakers will bring...
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Two NIST studies evaluate face recognition software
State-of-the-art facial recognition technologies are now credited with the feat of total bias mitigation. NIST, a leading industry standards test for face recognition software, released two research publications since the split of its Face Recognition Vendor Test...



TECH5’s contactless fingerprint capture and PAD technology receives iBeta ISO 30107-3 conformance
T5-AirSnap Finger – a patented innovative technology for contactless fingerprint capture developed by TECH5 – successfully passes iBeta ISO 30107-3 PAD Level 1 evaluation. In PAD (Presentation Attack Detection) testing, TECH5’s fingerprint capture algorithm showcased...



Changi Airport next to undergo refurbishment transformation
With passengers getting familiar with biometrics as the norm for secure travel, the requirement to carry a passport around at the world's busiest airports is getting less and less. Although it is still good to have a back-up document. Essential travel requirements...


First passengers using DTC at Helsinki airport as Finland leads world-first pilot
Standing between e-gate lanes at Helsinki airport, Mika Hansson, Senior Advisor at the National Police Board, who's had a key role to play in the DTC rollout, quips his journey to Montreal for ICAO TRIP is, predictably, made easier using the DTC. He shared the photo...


TECH5 will demonstrate its technologies at Identity Week America
TECH5, an innovator in biometrics and digital identity management, will demonstrate its latest technology offerings during the Identity Week America exhibition, held in Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Downtown Washington, D.C., USA, on October 3rd and 4th,...
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Musk introduces new features for Twitter ‘X’ premium subscribers
Separating paying subscribers from regular users, Elon Musk's premium features for Twitter, also known as X, include hiding public visibility of 'likes' on posts and verification of real IDs. Twitter's 'blue tick' is the typical symbol for subscripted services on the...




2025 REAL ID rules are closer than you think – as DHS, TSA and federal agencies say they will NOT accept non-compliant IDs after deadline
From May 7, 2025, state-issued ID and licence rules will be set to change for travel within the U.S. Travellers will be urged to check if their ID is valid and compliant with REAL ID regulations at their local state department of motor vehicles. The countdown to REAL...



Sumsub enables non-document UK customer onboarding in five seconds with via major banks
Non-Document Verification capability, enabled by OneID® , onboards end-users nearly instantly, via data from leading UK financial institutions. Sumsub, the leading global full-cycle verification platform, is announcing the introduction of its Non-Document...



Latest speakers from the finance sector at #IdentityWeekAsia 2023!
We're delighted to announce the latest professionals from the financial industry joining the stage at Identity Week Asia 2023. Vikrant Rana, SVP and Sales Lead, Global Payments, HSBC Andrew Black, Managing Director, Australian Payments Plus Linden Dawson, Customer...



“Talent will increasingly want the option to have a digital twin” — HAND scales talent identity in a human and digital world
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbMDloC3JOc&feature=youtu.be The concept of HAND, set up and run by its CEO Will Greth, understands the takeover of AI well. While causing controversy for human actor talent, other areas of the entertainment industry embrace AI for...