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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 ...
Nigeria’s passport app with contactless biometric capture set for …
Nov 13, 2024 · Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and some of his collaborators recently held talks with officials in the UK to discuss partnership regarding the launch of the biometric passport application system for Nigerians residing in that country and others, which is planned for November 15.
Pakistan introduces chip-based biometric passport and updated …
Mar 22, 2024 · E-passports, a travel document providing security enhancements over legacy machine-readable documents, are being issued to Pakistani nationals by the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports.A digital signature, a unique identification number, and personal information are just a few of the biometric details covered by an electronic chip integrated into one of the passport pages in ...
Face biometrics development targeting tricky tasks
Nov 23, 2024 · Face biometrics are a common theme running through the most-read articles of the week on Biometric Update, along with the impact that deepfakes and synthetic data are having on the field’s market and development.New algorithms from Innovatrics and Incode performed well in NIST testing and a new training dataset of synthetic identities seeks to bridge the realism gap.
Biometrics a high priority for stadiums and live venues in 2025
Nov 26, 2024 · That makes credentialing and authentication for access control the top category for biometric deployments, indicating increasing trust in face authentication and other biometric credentialing systems. It is followed by ticketing and entry at 14 percent, premium or VIP seating at 8, and concessions at 7 percent.
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.
Here’s the newest camera hack fraudsters are using to beat facial ...
Aug 23, 2023 · However, like with traditional passwords, fraudsters have gotten creative about getting around facial recognition security. By now, most everyone understands deepfakes and the threats associated with them.
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.
Digital public infrastructure a pillar of UN’s ambitious Global …
Sep 23, 2024 · The Pact supports adopting open standards and interoperability and promises to develop safeguards for “inclusive, responsible, safe, secure and user-centered” digital public infrastructure.