
GSA Equity Study on Remote Identity Proofing: technology doesn’t work equally for everyone
The GSA Equity Study on Remote identity Proofing makes a call for citizen participants in agreement with criticism of current methods of identity verification falling short of enabling equitable access for everyone. The survey condemns inadequate identity-proofing...



Innovatrics unveils video injection attack detection to combat deep fakes and synthetic identity fraud at Identity Week America
As the digital landscape evolves, the ever-growing threats of deep fakes and synthetic identity fraud demand innovative solutions. Innovatrics, a global leader in biometric technology, is proud to introduce its Video Injection Attack Detection technology, a pivotal...



Australia proposes plans for national skills passport
The Australia government is seeking the green light to create a digital passport for workers who can exchange their verifiable career credentials with potential employees. In proposed plans, career documents will be turned into verifiable digital ID credentials on a platform similar to Medicare app. With $9.1 million in public funding supporting the initiative - also dubbed a digital ID platform - job seekers will be able to present or send...
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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...



Musk introduces new features for Twitter ‘X’ premium subscribers
Separating subscribers from regular users, Elon Musk's premium features for Twitter, also known as X, include hiding visibility of 'likes' on posts and verifying real IDs. Twitter's 'blue tick' is the typical icon for subscriber accounts on the platform, which has...




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...



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...
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First passengers using DTC at Helsinki airport as Finland leads world-first pilot
Standing between e-gate lanes at Helsinki airport, Mika Hansson, a Senior Advisor at the National Police Board, who played a key role in the DTC rollout, quips his journey to Montreal for ICAO TRIP has been made easier by using the DTC. He shared the photo of himself...
DHS announces AI-defining policy directive for CBP
The Biden Administration has demonstrated over the last few years complete jurisdiction over AI regulation. New AI policies will be another defining feature of Biden's premiership, developed by the DHS Artificial Intelligence Task Force, to continue their commitment...
#IdentityWeekAmerica 🚨speaker alerts – decentralised identity, secure credentials and more!
The whirlwind of Identity Week America 2023 will be kicking off in two weeks with all government and industry players in attendance across two packed days discussing the intersection between policies and technology innovations in identity management. The event is a...
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
Transmute has concluded participating in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Steel Tech Demo, offering their supply chain data management software under the Silicon Valley Innovation Program. The CBP is conducting a first interoperability standards test focusing on...
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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 3-4, 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 together...


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, a Senior Advisor at the National Police Board, who played a key role in the DTC rollout, quips his journey to Montreal for ICAO TRIP has been made easier by using the DTC. He shared the photo of himself...


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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Australia proposes plans for national skills passport
The Australia government is seeking the green light to create a digital passport for workers who can exchange their verifiable career credentials with potential employees. In proposed plans, career documents will be turned into verifiable digital ID credentials on a...



GSA Equity Study on Remote Identity Proofing: technology doesn’t work equally for everyone
The GSA Equity Study on Remote identity Proofing makes a call for citizen participants in agreement with criticism of current methods of identity verification falling short of enabling equitable access for everyone. The survey condemns inadequate identity-proofing...



Innovatrics unveils video injection attack detection to combat deep fakes and synthetic identity fraud at Identity Week America
As the digital landscape evolves, the ever-growing threats of deep fakes and synthetic identity fraud demand innovative solutions. Innovatrics, a global leader in biometric technology, is proud to introduce its Video Injection Attack Detection technology, a pivotal...



Musk introduces new features for Twitter ‘X’ premium subscribers
Separating subscribers from regular users, Elon Musk's premium features for Twitter, also known as X, include hiding visibility of 'likes' on posts and verifying real IDs. Twitter's 'blue tick' is the typical icon for subscriber accounts on the platform, which has...




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...