Planet Biometrics
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,...
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...
CBP conducts first interoperability standards test to improve supply chain transparency
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...
Australia: Govt response holds back age verification roadmap
In the Australian government's response to the roadmap for age verification, submitted by the e-Safety Commissioner in March 2023, their judgement of "immature" technologies that present privacy, security and enforcement risks outweighed sympathy that online...
TSA prepared for end of summer season
Across all TSA facilities on 1st June 2023, The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recorded its highest ever passenger traffic being screened in a single day using TSA's PreCheck or CLEAR. The agency said on this particular day in June it screened over 2...
Shoplifting crackdown at major UK stores, retailers pay to leverage police national database
UK retailers are stamping out shoplifters once and for all that reduce their revenue and customer loyalty, contributing ÂŁ600,000 each towards using a police facial recognition operation for offenders. CCTV footage that identifies clear facial images of shoplifters...
Latest keynote speaker announced for Identity Week America 2023 đź‘€
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 đź‘€ #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...
Twitter, X, to make more huge policy changes to collect biometrics and employment history
Inundated with changes since Elon Musk's takeover as CEO, Twitter - now rebranded as just X - will be sparking reaction online and offline as it was announced that users will need to disclose their biometric information and employment history. Elon Musk's company did...
CodeLock ID:60 – Creating a forensic chain of custody and traceable code ownership for developers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URS_sS9sJQI Creating a forensic chain of custody and traceable code ownership for developers. Headquartered in Washington D.C., CodeLock delivers software security at the code level for developers. The start-up, founded in 2021, has...
Outgoing biometrics commissioner inputs to consultation for future biometric standards
Fraser Sampson, the UK's outgoing Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, has left a parting comment on the state and assurances of biometric surveillance when underpinned by "clearly defined", "intelligible" policies, as he prepares to step down from...
This week in travel: Munich Airport executive on automation, self-service and biometrics
Munich Airport is fulfilling its comprehensive approach to digital transformation across the main clusters of innovation leveraging biometrics: automation, self-service and security. Dr Jan-Henrik Andersson, Chief Commercial & Chief Security Officer, at Munich...
Cutting edge biometrics at #IdentityWeekAmerica 2023!
Delivering a unique presentation during the conference on cutting-edge biometrics, we are delighted to announce Matt Davies, Deputy Executive Director, CBP onto the schedule for Identity Week America 2023, who will join a much broader conversation and dialogue around...
ICO publishes first phase of biometric guidance
The first draft of guidance on biometric data and biometric technologies has been published by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The next guidance review will make a public call for evidence earlier next year from 18 August to 20 October 2023. Aimed at...
Gold sponsor announcements #IdentityWeekAmerica 2023!
LATEST GOLD SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENTS... ID.me, Opentext and SAIC, join the line up as Gold Sponsors for Identity Week America 2023!Identity Week America is gaining momentum, and we are excited to introduce our esteemed Gold Sponsors who are playing a pivotal role in...
TECH5 receives a patent for its contactless mobile fingerprint capture technology
TECH5, an innovator in the field of biometrics and digital identity management, receives a patent (United States Patent 11721120) for “Contactless fingerprint capture using artificial intelligence and image processing on integrated camera systems”. With this patent,...
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