• NYU hospital unveils new biometric palm readers for patients

    The NYU Langone Medical Center recently unveiled its new biometric palm readers to verify patients; using technology called PatientSecure, a biometric reader will scan a patient’s palm using an infrared light to create a unique map of their veins; this information is then stored in a database and linked to their electronic health record system ensuring accuracy and virtually eliminating the need for paperwork

  • Popeye's gets serious about fraud, implements biometric system

    Today, Sailormen, Inc., the largest Popeye’s franchise with 148 locations across seven states including Florida, Missouri, and Alabama, announced that it is deploying biometrics at their restaurants to improve employee accountability, increase sales, and reduce fraud; the Popeye’s franchise will use DigitalPersona’s U.are.U fingerprint readers to verify manager overrides and to track an employee’s hours

  • Philippines mandate biometric registration for voters

    Lawmakers in the Philippines recently passed a law that would require all voters to register their biometric data before they are eligible to participate in national elections; voters who fail to register before the filing deadline will be stricken from the voter rolls, but will have the opportunity to reactivate their status once they register

  • Also noted

    Biometrics against bullying — Israel launches national biometric database — Kosovo pays $14 million for biometric passports — Speed record: biometric scanning in 2 seconds — Multicard wins U Arizona bid