US studies possible accessibility hurdles for remote ID verification

The U.S. Government Services Administration, which is responsible for the nation's problematic single sign-in program, is studying how to make biometric identity verification systems work better for minority and marginalized populations.

Companies participating in the research include Jumio, LexisNexis, Socure, Incode and TransUnion. The National Institute of Standards and Technology's rules for remote one-to-one ID proofing – SP 800-63-3A – set the requirements the GSA must meet.

The question is whether any demographic factors interfere with …

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