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Romance scams empty the bank account – and rip out the heart

By Joel R. McConvey

- It’s almost Valentine’s Day. For the lucky ones, that means Cupid is afoot. But in the age of generative AI,…

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CBP embeds Clearview AI into tactical targeting operations

By Anthony Kimery

- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is formally integrating Clearview AI’s facial recognition platform into its intelligence and targeting operations,…

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Scientists develop ways to camouflage heart rate from radar-based surveillance

By Anthony Kimery

- Researchers at Rice University in Houston, Texas have demonstrated a new technique that can hide - or even fabricate -…

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iProov becomes first vendor to achieve Ingenium Level 4, CEN/TS 18099 Level High

By Joel R. McConvey

- An announcement from iProov says its Dynamic Liveness technology is the “first and only solution to successfully achieve an Ingenium…

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NADRA launches unified platform to standardize ID verification services

By Ayang Macdonald

- The National Database and Registration Authority of Pakistan (NADRA) has formally launched Nishan Pakistan (NP), “a unified digital platform designed…

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Emerging biometrics and PAD concerns, VCs front and center as MOSIP evolves

By Chris Burt

- Biometrics and innovations in digital identity technology, most notably verifiable credentials, have taken the spotlight in many sessions of MOSIP…

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OpenAge is on a roll: CEO talks AgeKeys with Biometric Update Podcast

By Joel R. McConvey

- Since launching in November, the OpenAge Initiative has become a common reference point among many in the age assurance industry.…

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Center for DPI unveils framework for AI-ready nations

By Lu-Hai Liang

- The Center for Digital Public Infrastructure has published a paper setting out what it considers a vision for “Building AI-Ready…

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South Korea publishes investigation results into Coupang data breach

By Masha Borak

- A government investigation into South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has concluded that the company’s lax management of its user authentication…

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Trust as a target: The parallels between application and romance fraud

By Dave Rossi

- At National Hunter’s annual conference, many experts reflected on the parallels between romance and application fraud. Sharing one of the…

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OpenAge is on a roll: CEO talks AgeKeys with Biometric Update Podcast
Reimagining online value can enable digital privacy, MyTerms co-founder argues
The Trust Files: The internet is dying - but the digital trust ecosystem can save it
Alan Goode talks biometric physical access control on Biometric Update Podcast
Center for DPI unveils framework for AI-ready nations
Lu-Hai Liang |
Scientists develop ways to camouflage heart rate from radar-based surveillance
Anthony Kimery |
South Korea publishes investigation results into Coupang data breach
Masha Borak |
Emerging biometrics and PAD concerns, VCs front and center as MOSIP evolves
Chris Burt |
Romance scams empty the bank account – and rip out the heart
Joel R. McConvey |
iProov becomes first vendor to achieve Ingenium Level 4, CEN/TS 18099 Level High
Joel R. McConvey |
CBP embeds Clearview AI into tactical targeting operations
Anthony Kimery |
NADRA launches unified platform to standardize ID verification services
Ayang Macdonald |
UK police begins live facial recognition trials at railway stations
Masha Borak |
iDakto and ShareID to help build Morocco’s new digital wallet super app
Masha Borak |
Biometrics from iProov to power EPP at JFK’s giant New Terminal One
Joel R. McConvey |
NetChoice wins permanent injunction to Louisiana social media age check law
Joel R. McConvey |
Indicio enables AI agents to verify Digital Travel Credentials
Masha Borak |
Precise Biometrics caps challenging 2025, looks ahead to 2026 with optimism
Joel R. McConvey |
Imprivata adds face biometrics, behavioral analytics to Enterprise Access Management platform
Ayang Macdonald |
Jordan advancing health sector digitalization, but needs to accelerate progress
Ayang Macdonald |
US Congress deadlocked as homeland security funding set to expire
Anthony Kimery |
PNG approves $120M digital infrastructure project to boost connectivity
Lu-Hai Liang |
MOSIP Connect 2026 targets sustainability, practical use cases for digital ID
Chris Burt |
Ring Super Bowl ad sparks backlash over AI camera surveillance
Anthony Kimery |

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OpenAge is on a roll: CEO talks AgeKeys with Biometric Update Podcast

By Joel R. McConvey

- Since launching in November, the OpenAge Initiative has become a common reference point among many in the age assurance industry.…

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John Howard reflects on DHS biometrics evaluations and the AI testing landscape
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Alan Goode talks biometric physical access control on Biometric Update Podcast
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Yoti’s passive biometric liveness detection first to pass iBeta Level 3 PAD test
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Biometrics vendors should ‘step up their marketing’ say smartphone analysts
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Next Biometrics is betting on ‘anywhere-on-display’ — could a future iPhone use it?
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In AI era, identity is about governance, Microblink’s Hartley Thompson tells BU Podcast
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UK ETA, eVISA milestones position Entrust to expand citizen identity footprint
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Industry Insights

Biometric Update Industry Insights feature biometrics and digital ID industry experts discussing their unique perspectives.

Trust as a target: The parallels between application and romance fraud

By Dave Rossi

- At National Hunter’s annual conference, many experts reflected on the parallels between romance and application fraud. Sharing one of the…

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Redefining customer identity in an age of verified trust
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Official Recognition – ‘transformative technology’ at the heart of UK police reform
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Standards, security, and trust: The foundation for next-generation digital IDs
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Digital trust: Reflections on 2025 and outlook for 2026
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Digital Identity in Developing Nations

With UN SDG 16.9 calling for legal identity for all by 2030, Biometric Update is taking a special in-depth focus on digital ID projects in developing countries.

Emerging biometrics and PAD concerns, VCs front and center as MOSIP evolves

By Chris Burt

- Biometrics and innovations in digital identity technology, most notably verifiable credentials, have taken the spotlight in many sessions of MOSIP…

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Digital Identity in Developing Nations
MOSIP Connect 2026 targets sustainability, practical use cases for digital ID
Chris Burt |
DPGA report examines how digital public goods strengthen identity infrastructure
Lu-Hai Liang |
Lebanon obtains World Bank funding to boost delivery of digital public services
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Many African countries will operationalize continental DPI frameworks in 2026: Report
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Iraq measures DPI progress: 90% digital ID uptake, 859 egov services
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