Canada has eased its biometric identification requirements for Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, but substantial measures remain in place. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had announced changes to its […]

Two new members have been appointed to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB). The PCLOB was established in the wake of 9/11, to serve as an independent watchdog organization […]

Rank One is once again raising the alarm about the security of United States infrastructure, and is urging the White House to amend ‘Buy American’ rules to further ensure that […]

The International Biometrics + Identity Association has appointed Robert Tappan as its new Managing Director. Tappan brings to the role considerable experience and connections from Washington. He served as Principal […]

The Biden Administration has asked the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish a new cybersecurity framework to guide organizations in both the private and public sectors. It […]

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is trying to force the federal government to strengthen its digital identity policies, according to a NextGov report. The House of Representative’s Improving Digital Identity […]

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is hoping to use biometric data registration to prevent identity theft within the country. To that end, the agency has released a draft […]

The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) has criticized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its lack of transparency with regards to biometric technology. The HSAC was set up to […]