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 ...

The days of voice biometrics being stored and used by call centers to authenticate customers may be coming to an end, under ...

Recent years have witnessed a significant increase in the level of banking inclusion. In 2022, around 70% of the population had access to a bank account, up from ~40% a decade earlier, according to ...

Two recent decisions by Québec’s data protection authority, the Commission d’accès à l’information (the “CAI”), should serve as cautionary tales for any business contemplating the deployment of ...

Fingerprints are a reliable source of biometric authentication, but the technology is out of reach for many. Touchless fingerprint biometrics could democratize access to better identity security. The ...

Failures in the US Coast Guard’s (USCG) biometric system may be impeding the identification of suspected terrorists, aggravated felons and other individuals of interest, according to a recent audit by ...

The Biometrics Consortium, a leading industry group, defines biometrics as “automated methods of recognizing a person based on a physiological or behavioral characteristic. Among the features measured ...

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 ...