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Australia’s eSafety Commissioner stands firm in face of US demands

By Joel R. McConvey

- For a few weeks, there wasn’t much news about how U.S. Congress has demanded that Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman…

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Mitek enhances unassisted video verification to meet deepfake challenge

By Stephen Mayhew

- Mitek Systems has announced enhancements to its digital onboarding capabilities for the Spanish market, in compliance with Sepblac, Spain’s financial…

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Signicat to offer B2B identity verification for online merchants

By Masha Borak

- Signicat has taken another step toward its goal of becoming a major digital ID provider in the European B2B space.…

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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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UK data watchdog responds to govt consultation on police use of facial recognition

By Masha Borak

- The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) wants clearer rules for law enforcement agencies using facial recognition technology (FRT) and other…

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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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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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FBI leverages NGI biometric database, advanced forensics in high-profile abduction

By Anthony Kimery

- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has turned to a range of advanced forensic tools, including its Next Generation Identification…

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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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Mobai joins Norway’s new digital fraud research center

By Masha Borak

- Facial biometrics company Mobai will be the main biometric technology partner in a new research center focused on combating fraud…

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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
Mobai joins Norway’s new digital fraud research center
Masha Borak |
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner stands firm in face of US demands
Joel R. McConvey |
UK data watchdog responds to govt consultation on police use of facial recognition
Masha Borak |
FBI leverages NGI biometric database, advanced forensics in high-profile abduction
Anthony Kimery |
Mitek enhances unassisted video verification to meet deepfake challenge
Stephen Mayhew |
Signicat to offer B2B identity verification for online merchants
Masha Borak |
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 |

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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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More Interviews and Features
John Howard reflects on DHS biometrics evaluations and the AI testing landscape
Chris Burt |
Alan Goode talks biometric physical access control on Biometric Update Podcast
Joel R. McConvey |
Yoti’s passive biometric liveness detection first to pass iBeta Level 3 PAD test
Chris Burt |
Biometrics vendors should ‘step up their marketing’ say smartphone analysts
Lu-Hai Liang |
Podcast: Dr. Sean Kelly says biometrics offer security, efficiency for healthcare
Joel R. McConvey |
Next Biometrics is betting on ‘anywhere-on-display’ — could a future iPhone use it?
Lu-Hai Liang |
In AI era, identity is about governance, Microblink’s Hartley Thompson tells BU Podcast
Joel R. McConvey |
UK ETA, eVISA milestones position Entrust to expand citizen identity footprint
Chris Burt |

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
Darryl Jones |
Official Recognition – ‘transformative technology’ at the heart of UK police reform
Fraser Sampson |
Standards, security, and trust: The foundation for next-generation digital IDs
Tyson Moler |
AI has static identity verification in its crosshairs. Now what?
Mike Engle |
A New Year’s resolution for AI – don’t blame the bot
Fraser Sampson |
Digital trust: Reflections on 2025 and outlook for 2026
Alan Goode |

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
Ayang Macdonald |
Many African countries will operationalize continental DPI frameworks in 2026: Report
Ayang Macdonald |
UNDP launches framework for Arab countries to boost digital inclusion
Masha Borak |
Iraq measures DPI progress: 90% digital ID uptake, 859 egov services
Lu-Hai Liang |

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