An implementation plan for the Federal Biometric Service is expected to be released within 90 days. The government has announced that 20 million CINs have already been issued to Brazilians since the ID card’s launch in 2022, and notes the IDs usefulness for receiving free emergency medical services and easing various kinds of transactions. The […]
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Having secured $15.5 million in Series A funding in mid-2022, Incognia has announced the closing of double that amount in Series B funding for its behavioral biometrics and location identity products. The funding is led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from FJ Labs and several existing investors, according to a press release. “This funding […]
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The UK government is planning to introduce changes to its data protection laws giving counter-terrorism police more power over biometric data. According to the new amendments to the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, counter-terrorism police will be able to hold on to the biometric data of individuals who pose a potential threat as long […]
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The adoption of biometrics for authentication has risen steadily over the past decade. This upward trend does not seem to be slowing down any time soon, as a recent Transparency Market Research report suggests. Many factors sustain this growth, but the widespread belief that biometrics are better than passwords is undoubtedly one of them. Cybersecurity […]
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ID4Africa LiveCast Season 5 PremiereOnlineSeptember 28, 2022 Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind ID4Africa LiveCast Season 5 Premiere Episode featuring several heavyweights in identity and some of the most interesting and timely topics ever discussed on this platform. This episode will feature the following three exciting segments packed rich with the kind of informative insights you have […]
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