22 Dec, 2011U.S. keeps Iraqi biometric data
The U.S. military is holding on to the biometric data of 3 million Iraqi citizens, according to a report on Wired.com. U.S. Central Command says the data will be valuable for counter terrorism. U.S. troops in Iraq often carried biometric devices that collected photos, iris images and fingerprints. At times these devices collected information from […]
21 Dec, 2011Ala. jail deploys 3D face recognition
Madison County Jail in Alabama implemented a 3D face recognition system to prevent the accidental release of the wrong inmate, according to Homeland Security News Wire. Releasing the wrong inmate may seem unlikely but it has happened, states Steve Morrison, the chief deputy of Madison County Jail. “We’ve actually had a couple of guys with […]
21 Dec, 2011Accenture wins $71M contract from DHS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded Accenture Federal Services a 13-month, $71 million contract to add biometric modalities and other enhancements to the US-VISIT program. US-VISIT uses digital fingerprints and photographs. A pilot program included in the contract will test facial and iris voluntary identification enrollment and matching. The program provides biometric information to […]
21 Dec, 2011Defining digital identities: part three of five
There have been many discussions about digital identities and online credentials in 2011. The National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) is picking up steam and organizations are seeking to further secure IT networks as threats from hacking increase. But questions and uncertainty abound. What are digital identities and how do they work? Will […]
20 Dec, 2011UK and Ireland to share biometric data to fight illegal immigration
The UK and Ireland have struck a deal wherein they will share information from visa applications including fingerprint data, according to a BBC News article. The UK Border Agency expects the new partnership to not only enhance its ability in detecting illegal immigrants, but also result in cost savings. This will potentially lead to a […]
20 Dec, 2011Philippine government employing biometrics for grant disbursement
The Philippine Government has decided to rely on a biometric system to ensure only families that legitimately qualify for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Grant are receiving the financial aid, according to a Business World Online article. While the Social Welfare Secretary, Corazon J. Soliman, has acknowledged that the number crunching is still […]
20 Dec, 2011Defining digital identities: part two of five
There have been many discussions about digital identities and online credentials in 2011. The National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) is picking up steam and organizations are seeking to further secure IT networks as threats from hacking increase. But questions and uncertainty abound. What are digital identities and how do they work? Will […]
19 Dec, 2011Biometric POS systems fight employee theft
Retail operations are finding biometric point-of-sale systems that are used for both tracking employee actions as well as for time and attendance are a great tool in fighting inventory shrink and labor fraud, according to a Point of Sale News article. Among the regular employee actions that such systems are able to stop include buddy […]
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