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Bianca Gonzalez

Bianca Gonzalez

Freelance Journalist, Writer and Solutions Journalist at Biometric Update

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NITDA and NIMC collaborating to support Nigeria’s digital economy - Biometric Update

In Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will work together to expand the use of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and digital public infrastructure (DPI) to further the harmony between digital identity, payment ecosystem, and data exchange, according to Channels Television.This is consistent with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “renewed hope agenda” for equitable solutions for Nigerian citizens.Kashifu Inuwa Ab…
over 2 years ago
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UK digital visas to fully replace physical immigration documents by...

In the UK, the Home Office has announced that it will invite those with physical immigration documents to create a biometric eVisa via email as part of the government’s greater plan to introduce a digital immigration system, with the goal of implementing eVisas for almost all visa holders in the country by 2025.The Home Office will send emails to those with physical immigration documents called biometric residence permits (BRPs), inviting them to make a UK Visas and Immigration account in order…
over 2 years ago
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CBP awards Sentrillion $11.7M for surveillance systems

Sentrillion is a provider for other DHS agencies like the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center and Transportation Security Administration.
over 2 years ago
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Steak n Shake takes PopID biometrics chain-wide - Biometric Update

PopID has announced its biometric check-in and checkout will now be available on ACRELEC kiosks at all 300-plus Steak n Shake locations in the U.S. PopID’s check-in feature allows customers to review favorite orders and track loyalty points, while streamlining the consumer experience.The addition can free up time for staff members, improve customer satisfaction, increase loyalty rewards participation, and reduce payment processing costs.Consumer biometrics show promise in overcoming friction and…
over 2 years ago
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Open Home Foundation launches to defend privacy, choice in smart ho...

The Open Home Foundation has launched as a non-profit to support privacy, choice, and sustainability for smart homes. This will defend against surveillance capitalism, buyouts, and open-source projects becoming “abandonware,” organizers say.The founders have transferred over 240 projects, standards, drivers, and libraries to the foundation including Home Assistant, ESPHome, Zigpy, Piper, and Improv Wi-Fi.In partnership with Nabu Casa, a key funder that owns Home Assistant and ESPHome, the founda…
over 2 years ago
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T-Mobile, Amazon, and Target hit with facial recognition lawsuits -...

More companies with household names familiar to consumers are getting hit with lawsuits for alleged violations of BIPA and New York’s Biometric Identifier Information Law. T-Mobile is facing a suit for its use of facial recognition for theft prevention in New York City stores. Target is similarly accused of violating BIPA for its use of facial recognition to prevent theft. Amazon faces its own BIPA lawsuit by collecting workers’ scans.T-Mobile sued after anti-theft facial recognition use in stor…
over 2 years ago
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UK group begins AI and Digital Hub pilot to support product innovators

The Hub, whose services are obtainable through the DRCF website, will serve four bodies with regulatory responsibilities for online services in the UK.
over 2 years ago
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Frontex to hold Industry Day for EES biometric pre-registration opt...

Frontex is interested in solutions that have EES compliant facial image capture and PAD, mobile options, and travel ID document scanning and validation.
over 2 years ago
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NIST data protection guidance, international standards follow Biden...

Following Joe Biden’s executive order for data protection at the end of February, the Department of Commerce has announced three draft guidance documents from the National Institute for Standards and Technology, a draft plan for international standards, and a new measurement program which is open to comments from the public. The General Services Administration (GSA) has published its own guidance document, specific to procuring generative AI and other specialized technologies.NIST’s AI RMF Gener…
over 2 years ago
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Americans' comfort using biometrics in place of passwords, legacy I...

The iProov Biometric Pulse Survey of 2,000 Americans found that 79 percent of respondents think there has to be a more secure solution than passwords when accessing banking and government services, according to a release. Most – seven in ten – agree that they would use biometrics to verify their identity for banking and government services on how their data is used and stored.The release cites that the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center logged losses over $12.5 million, demonstrating a need f…
over 2 years ago
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Bank of Ireland to introduce voice biometrics to authentication for...

Bank of Ireland announced it will invest roughly US$36 million to upgrade its phone and CRM systems, including adding voice biometrics for authentication.
over 2 years ago