Oct-27-09 Privacy By Design: International Privacy Experts Urged To Bring Benefits Of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) Home

Commissioner Cavoukian's Privacy by Design concept is based on embedding privacy into the design of new technologies, business practices and infrastructure by proactively treating privacy as the default, rather than adding protection after-the-fact.

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.

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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Jun-12-09 Volvo Technology Selected to Lead New York CVII Development Program

The goal of national Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII), which uses high speed, high capacity wireless technology, is to enhance highway user safety by allowing "smart" vehicles and highway infrastructure to communicate information to the driver. VII technology can provide a wide range of communications to the driver including safety warning of potential hazards and general traveler information…using embedded roadway sensors or other intelligent transportation systems.

Jun-01-09 DoD ABIS Goes Operational

n January, Next Generation Automated Biometric Identification System (NG-ABIS) v1.0 was deployed to support the DoD biometrics mission by improving upon the current DoD biometrics authoritative data source. The system, now known as DoD ABIS, is operated by the BTF and in just a few short months, “customer response has been overwhelmingly positive,” according to Mark Downs, DoD ABIS Operations Manager for the BTF.

“ With the enhancements delivered in the new DoD ABIS, Operations is now much better equipped to provide an identity management service for force protection, including operational encounters, base access, and detainee management,” he said. Operators are experiencing results that exceed required response times during demonstrations of the enhanced system.

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-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

May-01-09 LAUNCH OF RISE: AN INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUE PLATFORM DEVOTED TO ETHICS OF BIOMETRICS AND SECURITY TECHNOLOGY

RISE’s mission is to create an internationally recognized ethical framework to be used while planning and managing security policies, notably biometrics. Ethical implications of biometric identification technologies directly concern respect for body integrity and dignity, protection of weaker communities and their privacy rights.

Oct-15-08 Cross Match Introduces Dual-Finger Scanner with Autocapture and Roll Capability at the Biometrics Show in Great Britain

"Cross Match is proud to introduce the fastest dual finger scanner on the market. The Verifier 320 LC will provide a full ten fingerprint enrollment in seconds. We believe this industry leading product will be a huge advantage to customers whether they are searching for identification technology for criminal or applicant purposes," remarked Cross Match CEO and President, James Grau.

Feb-01-05 CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER OF HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL RECIEVES VERICHIP™

California State University, Fullerton, Launches Major Biometric Identity and Access Research Project

realtime North America, Inc. announced that its award-winning bioLock software has been installed at California State University, Fullerton, to conduct extensive research and create white papers about the award-winning biometric identity management system bioLock