Biometric Update: Contactless biometrics hit fever pitch and fingerprint payment cards reach milestone
The top biometrics and digital ID stories this week were dominated by fingerprints for contactless payments and facial recognition for touchless versions of a range of processes. The first biometric payment card issuance expected to reach five figures in units and customers marks a milestone for one market segment, while biometrics checks for digital wallets and facial recognition systems for safe reopening may represent the next big breakout areas for the industry.
