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The adoption of biometrics is on the rise. Here you'll find news about the technology including adoption, privacy and security implications and emerging policy and regulation. Image credit: Flickr.

CrimTrac names new boss as Smith exits

CrimTrac names new boss as Smith exits

Senior staffer of NSW Police Commissioner to take over.
Andrew Colley Mar 5 2015 11:11AM Security
SA Police to buy facial recognition mobile app

SA Police to buy facial recognition mobile app

Database check from an Android smartphone.
Paris Cowan Dec 30 2014 11:37AM Software
Are body measurements the next frontier in biometric ID?

Are body measurements the next frontier in biometric ID?

More accurate than facial recognition, Adelaide researcher finds.
Paris Cowan Nov 28 2014 12:30PM Software
MasterCard adds fingerprint scanner to credit cards

MasterCard adds fingerprint scanner to credit cards

Biometric security to replace PIN.
Allie Coyne Oct 20 2014 5:23PM Financial Services
iPhone 6 vulnerable to TouchID fingerprint hack

iPhone 6 vulnerable to TouchID fingerprint hack

But researcher not worried about attacks.
Allie Coyne Sep 24 2014 9:03AM Security
CrimTrac to outsource IT management

CrimTrac to outsource IT management

Says security of crime records, biometrics not a concern.
Paris Cowan Jul 21 2014 10:36AM Security
Could fingerprint scans replace Queensland’s Go Card?

Could fingerprint scans replace Queensland’s Go Card?

Smart card program expands to bike hire, taxis.
Paris Cowan Jul 17 2014 10:37AM Hardware
CrimTrac to tender for new biometrics system

CrimTrac to tender for new biometrics system

Moving beyond the fingerprint.
Staff Writers Jul 15 2014 1:30PM Software
Immigration Minister sees biometrics future for border protection

Immigration Minister sees biometrics future for border protection

Expanding capability during current period of calm.
Paris Cowan May 28 2014 11:18AM Security
Final suppliers compete for Customs e-gate deal

Final suppliers compete for Customs e-gate deal

Two-year trial of upgraded airport tech.
Paris Cowan May 27 2014 11:00AM Hardware
Expansion of mass FBI biometrics database raises concerns

Expansion of mass FBI biometrics database raises concerns

Facial recognition of innocent people.
Juha Saarinen Apr 15 2014 5:51AM Strategy
Israeli spies banned from biometric ID cards, passports

Israeli spies banned from biometric ID cards, passports

Leaks feared.
Juha Saarinen Mar 4 2014 6:29AM Security
Samsung launches fingerprint payments authentication

Samsung launches fingerprint payments authentication

Deal with PayPal steals march on Apple.
Juha Saarinen Feb 25 2014 9:07AM Telco/ISP
Video: Hacker implants large biometric device in his arm

Video: Hacker implants large biometric device in his arm

Uploads body temperature to Android devices.
Danielle Walker Nov 5 2013 6:00AM Security
Biometrics fix foiled by make up

Biometrics fix foiled by make up

EU backers still pleased.
Juha Saarinen Oct 24 2013 6:55AM Security
MasterCard to help standardise biometric authentication

MasterCard to help standardise biometric authentication

FIDO alliance to release password alternative standards.
Danielle Walker Oct 10 2013 8:00AM Security
iPhone remote device wipe found vulnerable

iPhone remote device wipe found vulnerable

'Find my iPhone' feature bypassed.
Jim Finkle Oct 4 2013 6:43AM Security
Inside India's billion-user biometrics scheme

Inside India's billion-user biometrics scheme

Identity scheme aimed at crushing fraud.
Darren Pauli Oct 4 2013 6:33AM Security
India's billion-user biometric odyssey

India's billion-user biometric odyssey

From ground-zero to ground-breaking, India is relying on a mammoth biometrics project to crush rampant fraud and deliver welfare to the nation's poorest.
Darren Pauli Oct 3 2013 1:15PM Security
iPhone multiple Touch ID logins a feature, not flaw

iPhone multiple Touch ID logins a feature, not flaw

All fingerprints are different.
Darren Pauli Oct 1 2013 10:04AM Security

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