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Brazil has established a Federal Biometric Service

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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Incognia locks $31M in series B funding for biometric, location ID offerings

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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Amendments to UK data protection bill could give more power over biometrics to police

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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