[Video] DHS Secretary Noem Signs Agreement with Colombia to Deploy Biometric Capabilities
(Fox News, Mar 27, 2025)
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia sign agreement to deploy biometric capabilities to help manage migration.
House Committee Passes “Freedom to Read Act” and Facial Recognition Protections
(Colorado House Democrats, Mar 26, 2025)
The Colorado House Education Committee has passed SB25-143, a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting the biometric data of students and staff collected by schools. The legislation seeks to extend existing safeguards, ensuring that schools cannot use or share biometric information without consent. Representative Michael Carter highlighted the importance of maintaining student privacy amid advancing technology, while allowing limited use of facial recognition for specific safety scenarios, such as locating missing students or identifying persons of interest.
How Thailand’s Banks Are Using Biometric Tech to Fight Cybercrime
(FinTech Global, Mar 26, 2025)
In response to a surge in online fraud cases, Thai banks are increasingly employing biometric authentication methods, such as facial recognition and liveness detection, to enhance security in mobile banking applications.
64% of Credit Unions Plan to Offer Biometrics Authentication
(PYMNTS, Mar 27, 2025)
Sixty-four percent of CUs plan to offer biometric authentication or digital identity in the next three years, which still leaves some room for improvement, as roughly a third of CUs are yet to join that biometric authentication pantheon.
Brewers Introduce Facial Recognition Entry System for 2025 Season
(ID Tech Wire, Mar 26, 2025)
The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the implementation of the "Go-Ahead Entry" system for the 2025 season, allowing fans to enter the stadium using facial recognition technology. This system aims to streamline stadium access by enabling ticketless entry, enhancing convenience and reducing wait times for attendees. The Brewers join a growing number of sports venues adopting biometric solutions to improve the fan experience.
