RegardingID Archive | Biometrics consortium scheduled for end of month

Monday, September 8, 2008

The two and a half day Biometric Consortium Conference 2008 is planned to be held in Tampa, Fla. September 23 through Sept. 25. The consortium will consist of presentations, seminars, panels and workshops covering biometric technology in homeland security, identity management, border control, e-commerce and other applications.

The conference is expecting more than 1000 attendants this year including government representatives, university representatives, biometric industry representatives and end users. Additionally, there are more than 100 speakers planned for including a panel of experts moderated by White House policy analyst for science and technology Duane Blackburn that will discuss the recently published Task Force on Identity Management.

Russian government delays universal card project

Russia has pushed back the launch of its universal eID card to January 2013, reports The Moscow Times.

Originally scheduled to roll out this month, the card is supposed to function as an electronic ID, driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, ATM card and immigration document, along with other possible features.

Biometrics Institute announces release of privacy charter

The Biometrics Institute, a biometrics industry organization engaged in the research, analysis and education of biometric technologies, announced the release of a privacy charter for early, according to a CIO article.

EAB looks to drive the biometric market place

The European Association for Biometrics (EAB) is focusing on a goal of driving the research and development of biometrics and building the future of the industry around a concern for end-user privacy protection.

UK to start using biometric residence permits

The UK Border Agency has announced intentions to require applicants applying for six-month stays from outside the European Economic Area to use biometric residency permits starting at the end of February 2012, according to an HR Magazine article.

Indian government compromises on biometrics and identity

India’s government has called a truce in the ongoing argument between the Ministry of Home Affairs’s National Population Register (NPR) project and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), reports the Indian Express.

Japan's NFC Consortium to expand, standardize services

Japan’s three main cell phone providers, NTT DoCoMo, KDDI and Softbank, have joined forces to create the NFC Consortium in hopes of advancing Japan’s contactless payments platform toward international standards.

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Biometrics consortium scheduled for end of month