26 Mar, 2019New contactless readers enable user authentication beyond the front door
Enterprise networks, vehicle fleets and perimeter gates have new options to future proof user authentication via new contactless ELATEC readers. There are dozens of RFID and contactless card technologies in use globally, and this creates challenges for organizations implementing access control beyond the front door. Many contactless readers are designed to support a small number […]
25 Mar, 2019Strict new Florida Biometric Information Privacy Act proposed in legislature
The proposed law, in the state legislature, is similar to Illinois biometric regulations that have sparked some 200 court actions, including a recent case involving Google. Violations of the Florida law could run as high $5,000 each.
18 Mar, 2019Mandatory biometric ID cards for EU citizens move closer to reality
New cards for use in the European Union would include digital fingerprint representations and photos of cardholders. The general idea behind the biometric ID cards is to make life harder for criminals and extremists.
12 Mar, 2019Facial recognition boarding at Miami International Airport
As the biometric authentication spreads — this latest project in Miami involves Lufthansa Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and SITA. It relies on live facial photos checked against CBP databases for real-time matching and verification.
25 Feb, 2019Red Cross digital ID effort gives Blockchain a central role with Evernym
Evernym, which promotes use of blockchain for digital ID, has awarded the Red Cross and four other global humanitarian groups free access to an accelerator program. The effort, involving organizations with wide reach, could further promote the deployment of cutting-edge digital IDs among millions of people.
19 Feb, 2019Ban on facial recognition considered in San Francisco
Facial recognition is increasingly being deployed to tighten security, improve authentication, and streamline payment and retail transactions. But an ordinance in San Francisco — the first of its kind — would ban its use by city government, potentially restricting police from using evidence gained from the biometric tool.
13 Feb, 2019How biometrics alleviate smart card security issues
Biometrics, in simple terms, involves the recording of body measurements and details such as fingerprints, facial recognition, and iris scans. Fingerprints and facial scans unlock our phones and various biometrics secure our access to buildings and facilities. But where else can biometrics help? Can they alleviate the security issues associated with smart cards? Smart cards […]
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