Showing Posts In "Identity Verification, Fingerprinting, and Biometric Identifiers" Category

Glider AI Launches ID Verify to Tackle Hiring Fraud with Biometric Tech

Glider AI has launched ID Verify, a biometric-powered identity verification solution designed to combat sophisticated hiring fraud, including deepfakes, synthetic identities, and impersonators. According to Glider AI, candidate fraud has surged by 92 percent since before the pandemic. ID Verify performs document authentication, live selfie matching with liveness detection, duplicate applicant detection, and continuity checks […]

Regula Makes Self-Service ID Checks Faster and Easier with New Embedded Document Reader

Regula has introduced the 7223E, a compact embedded document reader designed to streamline ID checks at self-service kiosks and e-gates. This device offers dual-side scanning in a single step, no-wrong-way card insertion, and automatic ejection after scanning, enhancing efficiency and reducing user errors. Compatible with Regula’s Document Reader SDK and a comprehensive database of over […]

The Evolution and Impact of Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Checks in Employing Teachers

Fingerprint-based criminal background checks in the hiring process of teachers have evolved to become a crucial tool for ensuring the safety and integrity of educational environments. By examining the historical context, advancements in technology, and the implications for schools, this article emphasizes the importance of thorough background checks in safeguarding students and maintaining public trust […]

FinCEN Alert: Fraud Schemes Using Generative Artificial Intelligence to Circumvent Financial Institution’s Identity Verification, Authentication, and Due Diligence Controls

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued FIN-2024-Alert004 to help financial institutions identify fraud schemes associated with the use of deepfake media created with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in response to increased suspicious activity reporting. The company has identified two practices as tools to attempt to reduce a financial institution’s vulnerability to deepfake identity […]

Digital Identity Verification and Credentialing in the Workforce

Embellishment of qualifications and providing false credentials is becoming more and more commonplace, according to a recent ResumeLab survey, which revealed that 7 in 10 U.S.-based workers admitted to lying on their resumes. It is important to go beyond traditional screening methods to find solutions for today’s digital age. These include biometric verification, digital wallets […]

Intellicheck Aces Independent Fake ID Detection Test

Greenway Solutions’ Fraud Red Team has announced that Intellicheck successfully identified 20 fake driver’s licenses with its identity document validation technology. Greenway’s report says that identity validation provides a major deterrent to fraudsters.

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An Ocean of Fraud: Industry Offers Biometrics and Data Exploitation Solutions After Sweeping COVID-19 Fraud

The federal government is trying to figure out how much money was lost to fraud during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a number that could range between $36 and $400 billion. Industry leaders believe advances in identity verification biometrics technology and data protection could keep this from happening again in the future. Technology like […]

Damages for Violations of BIPA are Discretionary, Not Mandatory

Under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), companies using biometric data risk noncompliance and could face significant fines per violation. In June, a federal district court reversed its award of $228 million to a class of plaintiffs alleging breach of BIPA, finding that the amount of damages under BIPA is discretionary, not mandatory.

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Biometrics vs. the Wallet: The Future of Authentication

The processes of authentication, identification, and authorization in the digital world have been getting more and more attention as a result of the planned changes to the eIDAS regulation (electronic identification, Authentication, and trust Services). The European Commission is promoting a Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet) as part of eIDAS 2.0, intended to enable all […]

Selfie ID Biometric Verification Vendor’s Bid for Dismissal of BIPA Class Action Rejected by Federal Court

An Illinois federal court has rejected a selfie ID facial recognition identity verification vendor’s bid for dismissal of a Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) class action. Davis v. Jumio Corp., highlights the challenges and complexities in obtaining dismissals of biometric privacy class actions before proceeding to the discovery phase of litigation. Companies should consider taking […]