Dec-14-10 New Form of Payment Transaction for Online Retailers: Card-Not-Present Electronic Signature Transactions

"Currently there is not an interchange rate or category for CNPS card-not-present signature transactions. The new transaction type is in full compliance with the U.S. Federal UETA and ESIGN Act and we intend on lobbying the card associations to accommodate the new transaction type. This is a game changer for eCommerce worldwide and will have a major impact on reducing overall cost of payment acceptance and fraud," states Greg Wooten, CEO, USDT.

Oct-19-10 Simulated Handwritten Captchas

UB's Center for Unified Biometrics have proposed and thoroughly studied handwritten captchas, "Our perspective is that humans are good at reading handwriting, machines are not. It comes naturally to humans. But computer scientists typically consider handwriting a hopeless case, until someone comes along and shows them that it isn't."

Sep-09-09 New NIST publications describe standards for identity credentials and authentication systems

NIST is responsible for developing specifications for PIV cards required for the government under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12. These smart cards have embedded chips that hold information and biometric data such as specific types of patterns in fingerprints called "minutiae" along with a unique identifying number. The goal is to develop methods that allow each worker to have a PIV card that works with PIV equipment at all government agencies and with all card-reader equipment regardless of the manufacturer.

Aug-25-09 Global Biometric Forecast to 2012 Biometric Market Expected To Grow 18%

The Global Biometrics market is witnessing swift acceptance and implementation in both public and private sectors as an accurate, reliable and cost-saving way to offer better and advanced security surveillance. Ever-increasing security concerns such as individual identity theft and corporate security to national security are driving the biometric market.

Aug-25-09 Biometric Online Consumer Protection Division Set Up by Biotraits to Guard Families and Children, Battle Identity Theft and Protect Home Computers from Predators

BioTraits Consumer Protection Division is developing workforce management products that will focus on preventing identity theft and protecting children from web-based predators.

Aug-24-09 Government of Canada to Prevent Immigration Fraud Through International Cooperation

Under the partnership, Canada will be able to securely and confidentially check fingerprints with those stored in Australian and U.K. databases. The initiative was developed under the Five Country Conference (FCC) - a forum for immigration and border security - between Canada, Australia, the U.K., the United States and New Zealand. The United States will be joining the initiative shortly, and New Zealand is considering legislation to join in the near future.

Aug-12-09 SmartMetric Develops New Method for Mass Production of Biometric Credit Card-Sized Cards

To date, one of the biggest hurdles in producing a biometric fingerprint scanning credit card, access card and/or an employee identity card in the size of a credit card and made of plastic, has been the plastic encasing or laminating procedure used to encase the electronics without damaging them in the manufacturing process.

Jul-21-09 Secretary Napolitano, Governors Show Support for Pass ID in Mississippi

Secretary Napolitano. “I am proud to join our nation’s governors in supporting Pass ID—a cost-effective, common-sense solution that balances critical security requirements with the input and practical needs of state governments.”

Jul-18-09 It’s All About the Cost

Biometric technologies also can assist in preventing fraud and abuse in government programs. Expanding health coverage to tens of millions of people is a daunting task. The prospect of duplicate enrollments and other attempts to game the system must be addressed, and biometrics offer a solution.

Jul-15-09 Frost & Sullivan: North American Government Biometrics Markets Thrive With Active R&D Thrust

The regulatory-driven activities and initiatives of the government have enabled the North American government biometrics market to become a high revenue generator. The U.S. mandated Visa Waiver Program (VWP), the border management control programs, the national ID programs, driver's license, and the physical access and logical access control programs for buildings have opened the doors of opportunity for biometric vendors.

Jul-13-09 Global Biometric Forecast to 2012

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Jul-08-09 L-1 Identity Solutions Receives $27.6 Million from Multiple U.S. States for Secure Driver’s License Solutions

$27.6  million was awarded to L-1 for driver’s license solutions from Delaware, Louisiana, Tennessee, Indiana; extension options would add an additional $16 Million.

Jun-02-09 Biometric Passports for Croatia

The Agencija za komercijalnu djelatnost (AKD), Croatia’s high-security printing house announced that Sagem Identification will provide the polycarbonate datapage with integrated chip technology for the new Croatian biometric passport. Croatia’s move to a highly protected electronic passport will comply with international standards.

The selection of Sagem Identification as the supplier of the datapage is a logical step following Sagem Sécurité’s market presence and successful passport implementations in already 7 other European countries.

May-17-09 Swiss Passport Vote Wins Majority

Swiss voters approved of the new electronic passport and a central fingerprint register.

Final results show supporters with 5,500 votes more than opponents – making this one of the closest results in recent Swiss history.

May-13-09 Biometric Technology Spans All Services

Earlier this year, a DoD-wide data call requested by LTG Stephen Boutelle, Army Chief Information Officer/G-6, asked military components to report on biometric technology systems being “used or planning to be used.” This information, collected by the DoD Biometrics Management Office, provides a general summary of emerging biometric technologies. Though the findings are still preliminary, they do outline general trends.

May-11-09 Houston Transport Company, Alerts Truckers to New U.S. Coast Guard Security Clearance Requirements

Individuals meeting TWIC eligibility requirements will be issued a tamper-resistant credential containing the worker's biometric (fingerprint template) to allow for a positive link between the card and the individual.

May-06-09 UK Home Secretary: Biometrics can be recorded in private sector vendors

The Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has announced that biometrics for ID cards can be collected in local chemists and post offices.

May-05-09 Identity Verification Study shows Lack of confidence in Passwords

The 2009 Salmat VeCommerce Identity Verification Study highlights consumers' fears that traditional PINs and passwords do not provide adequate protection of their personal information, with 67 per cent of consumers reporting that they believe their security details are at risk.

Just over half (51 per cent) felt that someone else may be able to accurately guess their password, PIN or security details for interactions over the phone, while 59 per cent said they believe someone else may actually know these details.

May-04-09 Iris Biometrics: The Next Generation

Apr-24-09 IDEX ASA receives the 2009 Frost & Sullivan Global Swipe Sensor Product Differentiation Innovation of the Year Award

Leading analysts recognize IDEX’s successful initiative in improving its innovative SmartFinger® swipe sensor.

IDEX has delivered the most comprehensive swipe sensor technology solutions enabling cell phone, notebook, access and attendance, increased security of financial transactions, all with dramatically improved customer experience," said Dr. Ralph W. Bernstein, CEO/CTO of IDEX.