The International Biometrics and Identification Association (IBIA) has announced it has expanded its personal mission to have more of a focus on issues surrounding authentication in data security, identity theft, immigration and homeland security. The IBIA’s approach is expected to be two-pronged wherein they will serve as a forum for industry leaders to directly tackle issues and they intend to become a source for advocacy and education in biometric technology.
One of the major reasons the IBIA decided to adjust its mission is due to the results from the 2010 Identity Fraud Survey Report from Javelin Strategy & Research that pointed towards a 12% increase in identity fraud and a 12.5% jump in total annual fraud in 2009. IBIA officials are confident that with the right stakeholders, consumers and technology providers involved in resolving issues in the biometrics industry and other issues that biometric technology can help alleviate that consumers, businesses and governments all over will reap the benefits. ![[end]](/resources/bullet/thirdfactor-4.gif)
