Biometric Update for March 17, 2026

Daily biometrics news and exclusive features about biometrics companies.

CFIT lays foundations for trusted business digital identity across the UK economy

By Lu-Hai Liang

Mar 17, 2026 - Companies in the UK could be getting on board a digital ID system as the Centre for Finance, Innovation and…

Sweden’s BankID breached by hacker group as gov’t prepares e-ID launch

By Lu-Hai Liang

Mar 17, 2026 - Hackers have claimed they’re behind a breach linked to Sweden’s digital identity system, leaking code and credentials that could reveal…

Latvia faces digital ID disruption as 400,000 cards risk losing e-signature validity

By Ayang Macdonald

Mar 17, 2026 - If nothing is done, almost 400,000 national ID cards in Latvia may not be valid for digital signature transactions by…

Who holds the keys to digital sovereignty? It might not be who you think

By Chris Burt

Mar 13, 2026 - As governments think more about digital identity as a pillar of digital public infrastructure, and therefore a matter of vital…

ICE surveillance app comes under scrutiny in Oregon court fight

By Anthony Kimery

Mar 17, 2026 - A federal court case in Oregon has put a new light on how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers used…

NSW officially launches digital birth certificate program for people aged 16-21

By Joel R. McConvey

Mar 17, 2026 - New South Wales is the first Australian state to offer a digital birth certificate for people between the ages of…

Closing the identity gap: Modernizing the driver license lifecycle

By Jim Marsh

Mar 16, 2026 - Jim Marsh, President and Managing Director of Veridos America outlines a practical path for government authorities to strengthen the driver…

Biometrics pilots for air travel cleared for takeoff – but stall on runway

By Joel R. McConvey

Mar 17, 2026 - A successful trial usually means a green light to proceed with a full deployment of airport biometrics systems. But once…

Lodestar launches biometric 9mm handgun into skeptical market

By Anthony Kimery

Mar 17, 2026 - Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Lodestar Technology has rolled out a new biometric-enabled 9mm handgun, the LNK9. The question hanging over the launch…

Amazon ordered to share ‘limited source code’ in biometric data privacy dispute

By Chris Burt

Mar 17, 2026 - Amazon’s legal representation in a lawsuit filed under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act has taken the awkward position that its…

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Digital ID is a tool for fraud prevention, or a system of control: Michael Nash

Trulioo’s Hal Lonas on how he applies aeronautics principles to fighting fraud

Age assurance standards move into focus ahead of 2026 global summit

In conversation at MOSIP Connect 2026: Biometric Update Podcast

Latvia faces digital ID disruption as 400,000 cards risk losing e-signature validity
Ayang Macdonald | 1 hour ago

Sweden’s BankID breached by hacker group as gov’t prepares e-ID launch
Lu-Hai Liang | 1 hour ago

NSW officially launches digital birth certificate program for people aged 16-21
Joel R. McConvey | 2 hours ago

Lodestar launches biometric 9mm handgun into skeptical market
Anthony Kimery | 2 hours ago

ICE surveillance app comes under scrutiny in Oregon court fight
Anthony Kimery | 3 hours ago

CFIT lays foundations for trusted business digital identity across the UK economy
Lu-Hai Liang | 4 hours ago

Amazon ordered to share ‘limited source code’ in biometric data privacy dispute
Chris Burt | 4 hours ago

Biometrics pilots for air travel cleared for takeoff – but stall on runway
Joel R. McConvey | 4 hours ago

AstreaX enables storage of additional digital documents in Arizona Wallet
Joel R. McConvey | 4 hours ago

Neurotechnology updates MegaMatcher with Level 2-tested biometric spoof protection
Chris Burt | 6 hours ago

Smart Eye and FPC unveil combined face-and-iris biometric authentication system
Lu-Hai Liang | 7 hours ago

Passwordless authentication progresses but bad password habits hang on
Joel R. McConvey | 8 hours ago

Chinese researchers develop a new model for 3D facial landmark detection
Anthony Kimery | 8 hours ago

Vouched, Epic join forces to streamline patient identity verification
Ayang Macdonald | 8 hours ago

eMudhra advocates for strong authentication, PKI to meet EU’s new cyber rules
Lu-Hai Liang | 8 hours ago

Trump cyber plan leaves identity gap unresolved
Anthony Kimery | Yesterday

South Korea urged to review biometric mandate for mobile phone numbers
Lu-Hai Liang | Yesterday

ANDP publishes comprehensive guide to age assurance as Brazilian law takes effect
Joel R. McConvey | Yesterday

Consultation questions, Companies House incident highlight UK IDV industry’s fears
Chris Burt | Yesterday

Leaked records and smart glasses expose DHS surveillance drift
Anthony Kimery | Yesterday

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Who holds the keys to digital sovereignty? It might not be who you think

By Chris Burt

Mar 13, 2026 - As governments think more about digital identity as a pillar of digital public infrastructure, and therefore a matter of vital…

More Interviews and Features

Authologic: EU is facing ‘cold start’ with EUDI Wallet
Masha Borak | 5 days ago

MOSIP delves into biometric data quality considerations
Chris Burt | 2 weeks ago

Trulioo’s Hal Lonas on how he applies aeronautics principles to fighting fraud
Joel R. McConvey | 2 weeks ago

$3M FanDuel fraud case shows why online gambling needs biometric IDV, liveness
Chris Burt | 3 weeks ago

Eye-movement deception detection studied as part of Pentagon’s vetting modernization
Anthony Kimery | 3 weeks ago

AI fakery is turning fear into a voter suppression tool ahead of US elections
Anthony Kimery | 4 weeks ago

Liveness is king: FaceTec’s Jay Meier in conversation with Chris Burt
Joel R. McConvey | 1 month ago

OpenAge is on a roll: CEO talks AgeKeys with Biometric Update Podcast
Joel R. McConvey | 1 month ago

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Closing the identity gap: Modernizing the driver license lifecycle

By Jim Marsh

Mar 16, 2026 - Jim Marsh, President and Managing Director of Veridos America outlines a practical path for government authorities to strengthen the driver…

More Industry Insights

The OS-level mirage: Why Apple and Google can’t solve the age assurance crisis alone
Patrick Jeter | 7 days ago

Your phone could replace the ballot box
Amy Allshouse | 1 week ago

Safeguarding biometric data through anonymization
Paul Hulford | 2 weeks ago

The AI fraud scheme scammers use to bypass verification systems
Konstantin Bulatov | 4 weeks ago

Why the latest consultation on UK police biometrics watchdog leaves too many questions
Fraser Sampson | 4 weeks ago

What could make the EU Digital Identity Wallets fail?
Jon Ølnes | 4 weeks ago

Digital Identity in Developing Nations

With UN SDG 16.9 calling for legal identity for all by 2030, Biometric Update is taking a special in-depth focus on digital ID projects in developing countries.