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World Economic Forum: Facial Recognition Poses Privacy Risk
October 04, 2019

As more nations mull tapping into facial recognition technology to bolster security, an expert at the World Economic Forum said governments should consider the privacy of individuals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Does KBA Have A Place In Online SMB Credit Checks?
October 04, 2019

As digital identities fast become a part of everyday life, the identity verification market is expected to reach $12.8 billion by 2024. Technology providers are exploring a range of solutions to seamlessly verify customers’ identities, with the biometrics market projected to reach more than $59...

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Vape Illnesses Put Digital Age Verification In The Spotlight
September 25, 2019

Depending on your view, it might be a public health problem, a moral panic or something in between. However, no matter what you think of the illnesses and deaths related to vaping — and the Trump Administration’s apparent willingness to ban some vaping-related products — the news...

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ID2020 Alliance Unveils Digital ID Program
September 19, 2019

At its annual summit in New York, the ID2020 Alliance announced the roll out of a digital identity program with the Government of Bangladesh; Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance; and new partners in academia, government and humanitarian relief. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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How To Build A Global Digital Identity Network
September 18, 2019

To build a global identity network requires vision, scale and of course infrastructure – not to mention money. Fresh off a funding round that saw backing of marquee FI names, Trulioo is looking beyond its current roster of five billion digital identities.  CEO Stephen Ufford...

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Factors Driving Consumer Demand For Banking App Controls
September 13, 2019

Rampant data breaches have left consumers on edge about digital fraud. They are not only anxious that their personally identifiable information may be compromised, but also skeptical that their financial institutions (FIs) would be able to spot fraud when it happens. Get the Full Story...

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Sounding The Password’s Biometric Death Knell
September 11, 2019

The password lingers on, despite mounting data breaches and showing just how ineffective they are as a security measure. Philipp Pointner, chief product officer of Jumio, told Karen Webster in a PYMNTS interview, what needs to happen before the password finally gives up the ghost...

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Deep Dive: The Benefits Of Digital Identity In Banking And The Gig Economy
September 10, 2019

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Inside Australia’s Push For A Safe And Trusted Digital ID
September 09, 2019

Although accessing government services online is much more convenient than in person, it can be a struggle for those who lack digital ID. That's a problem myGovID, the Australian government’s new push for online verification, is aiming to solve. In this month’s Digital Identity Tracker,...