BioID Blog
Discover the latest biometrics news & press releases on our blog
The BioID Blog shares an overview of the most important news on BioID releases, events, and collaborations with our partners.
The biometric world is a vivid and quickly changing industry. With information on face recognition and liveness detection technology, we strive to keep you up to date on developments and innovations. In our blog posts, we offer content regarding multimodal biometrics, multifactor authentication, and online identity proofing with biometrics.
AI Regulations and Biometric Technology: How New Policies Are Reshaping Our Digital World
AI regulations take center stage in political discussions about the usage of AI and biometric technology in 2025. Here’s an overview.
10 Reasons to Trust BioID
ISO, FIDO, PVID, ICAO, eIDAS… many abbreviations are thrown out there when it comes to standard biometric certifications. But what do they mean? What are the requirements to receive compliance authority?
Read on to find out how BioID is redefining biometric security with top (biometric) certifications!
BioID Deepfake Detection Technology Wins 9th Munich Digital Innovation Award
BioID GmbH, a leader in biometric and deepfake detection technology, has been announced as the prestigious 9th Munich Digital Innovation Award winner. This year’s theme, “Reality Check AI,” highlighted groundbreaking AI applications, with BioID’s deepfake detection solution as a prime example of technology combating fraud and enhancing security.
Biometric Face Recognition: Transforming Physical Access Control
In today’s security-conscious world, traditional methods of access control are evolving. Face Biometric Access Control is at the forefront of this transformation, offering both physical and logical access control through facial recognition technology.
ISO/IEC 27001 Certification – Significance in Guaranteering Data Security
BioID provides the highest possible level of data security, making it a trusted and reliable partner for biometric solutions. Obtained in 2022 BioID’s ISO/IEC 27001 certification provides our clients with yet another layer of trust concerning data handling and procedures to ensure business continuity and reliable services.
Deepfake Detection to Stop Impersonation & Fake News – Join Our BioID Lunch Talk!
BioID has developed sophisticated methods to detect deepfakes and safeguard identities. In an era where manipulated photo and video material can cause substantial harm—whether through political disinformation, identity theft, or CEO fraud during video calls—it is crucial to implement deepfake technology that can reliably distinguish genuine content from AI-generated fabrications.
BioID at TechDays 2024
We are thrilled to announce BioID’s participation in the upcoming TechDays Munich event on July 24-25th! This dynamic gathering is a premier destination for tech professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts eager to explore the latest technological advancements and trends.
Unveiling the Future – Official Release of BWS 3 gRPC with Advanced Technology
Unveiling the Future – Official Release of BWS 3 gRPC with Advanced Technology.
Integrating advanced biometric functionalities to prevent frauds with streamlined user experience and enhanced security.
EU AI Act 2024 | Regulations and Handling of Deepfakes
Taking a proactive stance, the EU has implemented stringent measures aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) systems, including the realm of deepfakes, through its recent enactment of the AI Act. How does BioID comply with AI Regulations?
BioID Deepfake Detection 2.0 – AI for Detecting Digitally Manipulated Images and Videos
Discover how BioID’s Deepfake Detection AI detects digitally manipulated images and videos. Enhance your digital security with advanced technology.
BioID website Relaunch – 25 Years of Biometric Excellence Made in Germany
25 Years of Biometric Excellence Made in Germany – Relaunch
Nuremberg – December 11th, 2023
BioID is celebrating a Milestone of Proprietary Biometric Software Technology.
We are thrilled to announce our company relaunch, marking an incredible journey of 25 years!
Zero Footprint Secure Cloud Biometrics – Why it is Good to Have Your Head in the Clouds with Sustainable AI
Zero footprint Biometrics as a Service (BaaS) refers to a cloud-based solution that enables the use of biometric technology without requiring any physical infrastructure or on-premises installations.
ChatGPT, Deepfakes, and Fake News – A Threat to Democracy, Science, and Business?
NRW Security Day 2023 brought together an array of distinguished experts, each contributing their unique perspectives to the discourse of “ChatGPT, Deepfakes and Fake News – A Threat to Democracy, Science, and Economy?”
Humanoid Robots Advance with BioID’s Participation in New “FORSocialRobots” Research Project 2023
Humanoid Robots Advance with BioID's Participation in New 'FORSocialRobots' Research Project Nuremberg – July 28th, 2023Humanoid robots that support humans in their daily lives and communicate with them empathically, humorously, and competently are the epitome...
Smart Store with Biometric Check-Out – Unique “look and pay” shopping experience powered by BioID
BioID contributed to one of the trends of the payment industry – an innovative Smart Store solution powered by AI technology.
Cybersecurity Spoofing Attack Detection BioIDs Contribution to Cyber Security Portugal 2023
BioID’s biometric anti-spoofing solutions can help businesses protect their services against cybercrime.
Active and passive liveness detection – which one to use for authentication
Active and Passive Liveness Detection: Which one should you use for authentication? Active or Passive Liveness Detection against Fraud Online fraud and identity theft are still increasing in today’s world. Although many people consider the risk of becoming a victim of...
Join BioID for the Long Night of Sciences on May 21st, 2022
Join BioID for the Long Night of Sciences on May 21st, 2022! Have you ever wondered how facial biometrics works? Or what biometric liveness detection is? Or whether biometric developers are really nerds? If so, now you will have the opportunity to find the...
Deepfakes and Fraud Prevention in Biometrics
Deepfakes & Fraud Prevention in Biometrics Looking at biometrics and their relevance regarding the internet and online presence, identity fraud is an important issue to mention. To date, most people do not have a clear understanding of the potential risks...
Deepfake Detection Research
Deepfake Detection Research Funded by German Federal Ministry of Education and Research Nuremberg, Germany – November 30th, 2021: German biometrics company BioID today announced its engagement in FAKE-ID, a project on deepfake detection funded by the German...
Payment Service Provider MobiPay Chooses BioID to Protect IDaaS
Digital Payment Service Provider MobiPay Chooses BioID to Protect IDaaS Nuremberg, Germany and Windhoek, Namibia – May 25th, 2021 Digital Payment Service Provider MobiPay chooses to use BioID’s Liveness Detection to empower their Identity as a Service solution...
Insurance Platform Provider GFlex40 Chooses BioID for Anti-Spoofing
Insurance Platform Provider GFlex40 Chooses BioID for Anti-Spoofing Nuremberg, Germany and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – April 27th, 2021 Insurance Platform provider GFlex40, Malaysia’s first digital managing general agent, chooses BioID to deliver its...
German TÜViT successfully audits BioID PAD for ISO/IEC 30107-3 compliance
BioID Liveness Detection compliant with ISO/IEC 30107-3 German accredited laboratory TÜViT successfully audits BioID PAD on level A and B attacks Nuremberg, Germany - February 1st, 2021Biometrics-as-a-Service provider BioID GmbH today announced the official PAD...
Press Release: ARIADNEXT receives FIDO biometric certification using BioID liveness detection
ARIADNEXT receives FIDO biometric certification powered by BioID liveness detection Nuremberg, Germany and Paris, France -November 23rd, 2020 Biometrics-as-a-Service developer BioID and ARIADNEXT, a French digital identity provider, today announced their...
Use Case QualityCheck API: Automated biometric ID photos from Photobooth-Deluxe
Photobooth-Deluxe automates passport photo creation with BioID Biometric ID pictures with API for automated quality assessment Ochsenfurt and Nuremberg, Germany – October 30th, 2020 – Photobooth-Deluxe, a provider of mobile photobooth systems from Germany...
PRESS RELEASE: LCX and BioID Partner to Innovate Crypto Compliance
LCX and BioID Partner to Innovate Crypto Compliance with AI-Powered Biometrics Nuremberg, Germany and Vaduz, Liechtenstein – September 24th, 2020 – LCX AG (Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange) has announced the collaboration with German biometrics provider...
PRESS RELEASE: BioID chosen as trusted technology partner by South African Comcorp
South African identity provider Comcorp chooses BioID as a trusted technology partner Nuremberg, Germany and Bryanston, South Africa – July 7th, 2020 – Comcorp, a leading identity provider in South Africa, has confidently announced its selection of German...
PRESS RELEASE: BioID automates Digidentity’s identity proofing for British government
BioID liveness detection automates Digidentity’s identity proofing for British government service GOV.UK Verify Nuremberg, Germany and The Hague, Netherlands – June 17th, 2020 – German biometrics company BioID and Dutch identity provider Digidentity, part of...
Liveness Detection Certification ISO/IEC 30107-3
Liveness Detection Certification, FIDO Certification and PAD Evaluations Process & Standards for Certified Liveness Detection Also known as presentation attack detection (PAD), liveness detection certification and certified liveness detection solutions have...
Biometric Access Control – Open the door via Nuki Smart Lock and BioID face recognition
Biometric access control Open the door via Nuki Smart Lock and BioID face recognition Working for a keyless future, the Austrian company Nuki offers smart access systems that use mobile solutions as keys. Part of their offer is the Nuki Smart Lock which can be...