Sterling Backcheck Joins DIACC
Sterling Backcheck has officially become the newest member of the Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC). The company is the Canadian subsidiary of Sterling, and provides a full suite of identity […]
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Proposed Bill Would Make Fingerprint Checks Mandatory for Gun Owners in Illinois
The Illinois House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make fingerprint checks mandatory for anyone hoping to purchase a firearm. As it stands, residents currently need to apply […]
Telos Provides Background Checks for Charlotte Airport
The City of Charlotte has partnered with Telos Corporation to conduct background checks for workers at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Telos’ Designated Aviation Channeling (DAC) services have proven […]
Philadelphia Airport Renews Background Check Contract with Telos
The Telos Corporation has renewed its contract with the City of Philadelphia. The two parties signed their original contract in 2017, and are now extending their agreement for another three-year […]
Denver Airport Renews Background Check Contract with Telos ID
Telos ID will continue to provide background check services for Denver International Airport. The City and County of Denver first contracted Telos back in 2013, and the two parties have […]
Telos Renews Background Check Contract with Seattle Airport
The Port of Seattle has renewed its contract with Telos ID. The company has been providing Designated Aviation Channeling (DAC) services for the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) since 2016, and […]
Federal Gov’t Temporarily Relaxes Fingerprint Policies for New Employees
The federal Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is easing some of its hiring restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new guidelines specifically relate to the collection of fingerprints, which is […]
Uber Pressured to Begin Collecting Driver Biometrics in London
Ride hailing giant Uber is being pressured to provide the biometric data of its drivers in an effort to increase the safety and security of passengers in London. The request […]
IDEMIA Brings FINRA Fingerprint Service to IdentoGO Locations
Biometrics News – Fingerprint Recognition IDEMIA has unveiled a new FINRA fingerprint service that allows customers to meet the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s strict requirements for fingerprint background checks. While […]
Telos ID Gets FINRA Certification for Biometric Background Checks
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has certified Telos ID as an official vendor of FINRA’s Electronic Fingerprint Submission (EFS) program. In announcing the news, Telos ID noted that the […]
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