Biometric identification is a foundational part of the United States’ immigration and transportation systems — a quick and, by many measures, secure and fraud-deterring way to confirm individuals’ ...

A recent academic study draws attention to the “invisible yet inevitable” human intermediation in digital identity systems.

Federal agencies looking to incorporate iris recognition authentication add-on capabilities to their Personal Identity Verification cards will soon get some expert help from the National Institute of ...

The House of Commons published an informal request for a quote on “Digital Fingerprinting and CPIC Verification Services” ...

The Canadian Air Transport Authority (CATSA) is installing new fingerprint and iris biometric technology in 29 airports to verify employee identifications. The new system replaces the existing similar ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nana Ama Sarfo covers current international tax news and transparency. ID.me, the facial recognition technology provider used by ...

Digital identification is supposed to provide identity to all people. But sometimes it blocks access to essential services.

The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) has announced the Biometric Recognition & Identification at Altitude and Range (BRIAR) program — a multi-year research effort to develop ...

Tax compliance software provider Sovos has acquired TOC Biometrics, a Chilean company that specializes in biometric identification and e-signature solutions. Processing Content The company, a major ...

The British government is re-evaluating its ID card project as part of a wider review of the Home Office's activities. U.K. Home Secretary John Reid launched the review soon after taking up his post ...

World claims to offer financial inclusion through identity verification, but critics warn it may sacrifice decentralization, privacy, and self-sovereignty. The crypto industry is no stranger to ...