Press Releases
IBIA Names Hitachi Digital Services’ Intesh Singh to Board of Directors
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) announced today that Neville Pattinson, Head of Business Development and Strategic Marketing of Thales Group’s Digital Identity & Security Biometric Solutions division, has been elected as Chair of IBIA’s Board of Directors for a two-year term, effective August 1, 2024.
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) announced today that Neville Pattinson, Head of Business Development and Strategic Marketing of Thales Group’s Digital Identity & Security Biometric Solutions division, has been elected as Chair of IBIA’s Board of Directors for a two-year term, effective August 1, 2024.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) have urged Congress to oppose inclusion in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization measure of an extraneous provision seeking to prohibit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from using facial recognition technology. In an April 15, 2024, letter to Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) of the Senate Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation and Reps. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, SIA and IBIA encouraged Congress to reject such a proposal, which would force the TSA to abandon its highly successful use of facial biometrics to verify required traveler documents at security checkpoints, which has improved safety, security and travel experiences for millions of U.S. air travelers.
Hitachi Vantara Federal Joins the International Biometrics + Identity Association
Hitachi Vantara Federal brings over a decade of research and solutions in biometric and identity technologies to the association. “Our journey in this field has been driven by a relentless pursuit of ethical innovation. Joining IBIA amplifies our commitment to shaping a future where security and integrity are paramount in every interaction and we’re looking forward to what we’ll accomplish together.”
IBIA Announces its Newest Board Member
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) continues to expand with the addition of six new members: AD&S, Biomatica, Biometría Aplicada, Biometric Signature ID, Innovatrics, and Integrated Biometrics.
IBIA Repudiates Recent Statements by Five US Senators Seeking Ban on Face Match Technology
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) is pushing back hard on recent misleading media statements from the offices of Senators Markey, Merkley, Booker, Warren and Sanders calling for the outright ban on the use of face match technology by the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) at major U.S. airports around the country.
The White House released an Executive Order (EO) May 25, 2022, which outlines a number of wide-ranging directives from the Biden Administration aimed at enhancing public safety and improving community trust in law enforcement. The Order outlines broad actions described in 23 separate sections, including one which specifically addresses face recognition technology (FRT). The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) calls on the President to ensure that our industry community is included and participates in the required study, assessment and interagency reporting process. Section 13 of the Executive Order directs the Attorney General to engage the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and its research arm, the National Research Council (NRC) to conduct a study of current usage of FRT and biometric technologies and publish a report detailing the findings. The Order also directs the initiation of an interagency process – jointly chaired by the U.S. Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) – to publish a report within 18 months that outlines industry best practices in FRT and biometric technologies, changes to law enforcement policies, and guidelines on the future use of such technologies by these law enforcement agencies (LEAs).
Ethics in Biometrics: What Every Security Management Professional Should Know
Over the past four years, members of the biometrics community from around the world began to set about crafting ethical guidelines for the responsible use of the various products and technologies that they have been developing, producing and implementing. Being aware of these ethical guidelines is useful for members of the law enforcement and security management community, as it has direct impacts on their work and the people and entities that they serve, protect, and defend.
IBIA on Easing Consumer Privacy Concerns Surrounding Biometrics Use
Biometrics require users to trust companies with their personal data, creating the challenge of reassuring consumers that those companies are handling that data in a secure and ethical manner. Securing personal data is a leading concern of consumers, as is not knowing what personal information companies have collected. Growing numbers of consumers are engaging in online interactions and transactions, and the majority want better user experiences — even if those experiences require handing over more personal data. Organizations developing and implementing biometric technology will influence public perception with the choices they make, whether they focus on user engagement or public policy development.
Your Face Is, or Will Be, Your Boarding Pass
The technologies have gotten much more sophisticated and the accuracy rate much higher,” said Robert Tappan, the managing director for the trade group International Biometrics + Identity Association, who called the impetus to ease crowds and reduce contact through these instruments “COVID-accelerated.
The International Biometrics + Identity Association Appoints Robert Tappan As Managing Director
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA), the preeminent trade organization for the identity technology industry, is proud to announce and welcome Robert Tappan as the Association's new Managing Director. Mr. Tappan has an extensive professional career in corporate communications and in working with industry trade associations, conducting public affairs and issues advocacy campaigns. With over 30 years of experience in Washington, D.C., Mr. Tappan will bring to the IBIA his expert-level knowledge and leadership in issues management, marketing, and reputation management efforts simultaneously.
IBIA Dispels Myths about Face Recognition Technology
Commenting on the paper’s release, IBIA Chairperson John Mears said, “The IBIA and our member companies are committed to the ethical use of our technologies, especially in the area of facial recognition, without racial or other biases. Our mission is to educate and advocate for best practices, policies and laws that balance civil rights and liberties with the need to properly identify individuals. As the NIST paper and our analysis make clear, facial recognition technologies can help reduce the biases inherent to human review. Questions of bias are ones we take seriously, both in the data our technologies provide and how that data is applied by those using the technology. We look forward to the opportunity to engage more broadly on these important topics and facilitate a thoughtful dialogue on how we can all do better.”
IBIA Announces Major Management and Operations Restructuring
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) announced major management and operational changes to strengthen its organizational outreach and impact in the areas of public policy advocacy, expanding industry communications, and deepening services to its members and the industry. The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) continues to expand with the addition of six new members: AD&S, Biomatica, Biometría Aplicada, Biometric Signature ID, Innovatrics, and Integrated Biometrics.
IBIA Announces Six New Members in Press Release
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) continues to expand with the addition of six new members: AD&S, Biomatica, Biometría Aplicada, Biometric Signature ID, Innovatrics, and Integrated Biometrics.
IBIA Releases Two New White Papers: "The Biometric Answer to the Identity Question" & "Biometrics Explained"
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) is pleased to release two new white papers that provide answers to questions about biometrics and how they help to solve the challenges of identity in our digital age. View the full response here.
Setting the Record Straight on Face Scans in Biometric Exit
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) responds to a position paper published by the Georgetown University’s Center on Privacy & Technology on December 21, 2017, addressing the Department of Homeland Security’s Biometric Exit pilot projects currently underway at select international airports. IBIA has identified significant flaws and omissions in the paper’s facts and arguments, and feels such an important issue deserves a more thorough anaylsis. View the full response here.
IBIA Releases New Policy Paper Following Enactment of the Rapid DNA Act of 2017
On the heels of the President's recent signing of the Rapid DNA Act, the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) released its latest policy paper, "The Emergence of Rapid DNA Technology," on Tuesday, September 12th. View the full press release here.
CBP Acting Commissioner Kevin McAleenan to Present Opening Keynote at connect:ID
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA), the preeminent trade organization for the identity technology industry, is proud to announce that Kevin McAleenan, the Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is the opening keynote speaker at its Washington, DC 'connect:ID' Conference and Exposition, May 1-3, 2017. The Commissioner will address, "CBP's commitment to innovation: Revolutionizing border security through technology," on Monday, May 1 at 12:55 PM. View the full press release here.
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) is proud to announce its newest members. Clarkson University, Hitachi Beijing, Liquid, Inc, Telos ID, TypingDNA, and Vigilant Solutions have joined IBIA as full members, and Charter Communications has joined as an affiliate member. The new members further bolster the association's commitment to representing the industry with a united, impactful industry voice. View the full press release here.
Key IBIA Members Win Women in Biometrics Awards
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) is proud to announce that Managing Director Tovah LaDier has won the Women in Biometrics 2016 Award presented by Secure ID News and the Security Industry Association (SIA). Active and valued IBIA member Teresa Wu, Director of Strategic Marketing and Government Relations for MorphoTrak, was also recognized with the award. The Women in Biometrics Awards are a prestigious recognition, and rightly acknowledge the contributions LaDier and Wu have both made in the many years they have spent advocating IBIA's cause. View the full press release here.
