IN Groupe begins exclusive negotiations to acquire Idemia Smart ...
Sep 19, 2024 · IN Groupe has emerged as the likely buyer of Idemia’s biometrics and identity verification business from Advent. An acquisition would combine global market leaders in physical identity documents and biometric and digital identity, respectively. The intention of both parties is to create a global leader in identity technology, and create a combined entity with a higher growth trajectory both ...
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Nigeria’s contactless biometric passport app launches
Nov 4, 2024 · The mobile application dubbed NIS Contactless Biometrics App, which enables the remote capture of face and fingerprint biometrics for passport renewal applicants, launched in Canada on November 1.
Nigeria incorporating contactless fingerprints for online passport ...
Oct 8, 2024 · The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said in an X thread on October 5 that he presided over a meeting in collaboration with the NIS, to make a preview of the new system to be introduced.. Those who took part in the discussions included representatives from government, civil society organizations, the media and actors from the tech space.
Mastercard launches identity, attribute verification based on …
Oct 14, 2024 · Mastercard has unveiled an Identity Attribute Verification service for online interactions based on new industry specifications from EMVCo. The service will soon reach a production rollout, at which point it will enable relying parties to verify attributes like age and physical address, according to a company announcement.
Toppan Gravity to acquire HID’s Citizen Identity business: insider
Oct 17, 2024 · Hong Kong-headquartered Toppan Gravity has reached a deal to acquire Texas-based HID’s Citizen Identity division from Swedish access control giant Assa Abloy, a source within the company has informed Biometric Update.. The source says Toppan Gravity will take control of HID CID in the months ahead.
Lenso.ai launches facial recognition search engine
Sep 2, 2024 · Lenso.ai has formed a strategic partnership with EyeMatch.ai to create an online facial recognition search engine for consumers. The objective is to enable users to locate photos of specific individuals, even when the images are dispersed across different websites.
Humanity Protocol launches testnet | Biometric Update
Oct 4, 2024 · Humanity Protocol, the blockchain-based digital identity project that wants to rival Worldcoin, has officially launched the first phase of its testnet, allowing users to claim their unique Human ID.. The testnet will roll out in three stages, beginning with sign ups for Human ID which will serve as a digital identity within the Humanity Protocol ecosystem.
AI agents, privacy, and authentication examined in new report
Nov 22, 2024 · As AI technology advances, the lines between convenience, security, and privacy grow increasingly blurred. This tension is illustrated in the recent findings of the Center for Security and Emerging Technology’s (CSET) report, Through the Chat Window and Into the Real World. The report explores the rise of AI agents and highlights significant privacy concerns, particularly regarding how multi ...
Malaysia rolls out national digital ID, clarifies biometric enrollment ...
Dec 1, 2023 · Malaysia has begun enrolling citizens for its National Digital ID (NDID), with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim the first to register on Friday, December 1, reports The Star.. The new digital ID is intended to compliment the physical national ID, called MyKad, and support the distribution of targeted public subsidies and a range of …