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Opt-in biometrics is not surveillance – here ’ s why
privacy concerns quickly cropped up . Would this mean constant surveillance or an increased potential for identity theft ?
A resounding no , and no , said Gur Geva , Co-Founder and CEO , iiDENTIFii , a provider of remote biometric digital facial authentication and automated onboarding technology . “ Because biometric technology only started making its way into the mainstream relatively recently , consumers are still unsure of what the technology entails and how it may be used . This , naturally , leads to some misconceptions and fears . The reality is that opt-in biometrics are the most secure way to identify someone – and keep their information and identity safe from misuse – and these differ a great deal from biometrics used for surveillance .”
Gur Geva , Co-Founder and CEO , iiDENTIFii
When the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa ( ICASA ) recently proposed linking biometric data to SIM cards ,
Geva explained that : “ When biometrics are mentioned , many people imagine dystopian scenarios – surveillance cameras on streets , capturing faces to keep track of civilians . But ICASA ’ s proposal , and the type of biometrics currently becoming more mainstream , is called remote biometric onboarding . It ’ s opt-in verification and account authentication as opposed to surveillance . Remote biometric onboarding links a person ’ s biometric data , whether their face or fingerprint , to their account so that they , and only they , can access the account safely and securely .”
Proven Consult Partners with insurance firm in East Africa to provide intelligent business automation
Proven Consult , an automation technology firm , has partnered with a prominent insurance company headquartered in Nairobi , and operating in Kenya , Uganda , and Tanzania . The partnership aims to accelerate Digital Transformation in the insurance industry in Africa through the implementation of Proven Consult ’ s latest technologies . In addition , the marks the beginning of a series of projects for Proven Consult in Africa , signalling towards the company ’ s readiness to provide essential business services and play an integral part in the automation journey of its African clients .
Vishal Manchanda , Regional Business Manager , Proven Consult
“ We aim to expand our presence in the region , and on that account , this partnership is a very exciting initiative for Proven Consult . It aligns with our pursuit to leverage the latest technologies for the benefit of our customers in Africa , and contribute to the advancement of their business goals ,” said Vishal Manchanda , Regional Business Manager , Proven Consult . “ Our solutions will help improve their operational efficiencies , enabling them to be more agile in answering the ever-evolving demands of the market .”
Automation has become a focal point for organisations across the globe , and Africa is no exception .
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