Biometric Update

Biometrics blend into daily life as a Rorschach test

Among this week’s most read stories on Biometric Update, biometric technologies are part of the new normal for air travel.
Biometric Update

BixeLab test shows Oz Forensics’ biometric IAD protects against deepfake fraud

BixeLab used the EU’s CEN/TS 18099 technical specification, which is also the starter document for an ISO standard in ...

‘Biometric Exit’ Quietly Expands Across U.S. Airports, Unnerving Some

The program, in which federal officers take departing international passengers’ photos, is set to grow, raising privacy ...
GovCon Wire

NTT Data to Provide Test, Quality Assurance Support for DHS Biometric System; Tim Conway Comments

TYSONS CORNER, VA, Feb. 13, 2017 ” The Department of Homeland Security‘s Office of Biometric Identity Management has awarded NTT Data a multi-year, $8 million contract for independent system-level ...
Nextgov

DHS launches second test of biometric exit processes

Officials are determining whether Customs and Border agents or airport screeners are better positioned to collect information from visitors leaving the country. Customs and Border Protection agents on ...
Homeland Security Today

CBP Announces Facial Biometric Test for Inbound Vehicle Travelers at Buffalo, Peace Bridge Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced yesterday the start of an innovative facial biometric test in select vehicle lanes at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry (POE) for travelers arriving in ...