The face, that seemingly familiar and intimate part of the body, has always been a reflection of our identity, a kind of interface between ourselves...
ID verification and Biometrics Industry
Articles exploring ID verification industry and business trends about KYC / AML compliance, electronic signature through biometric signature and multi-biometric authentication
Myths, mistakes and misperceptions of biometrics
I feel like there's been a growing sense of alarm around biometrics lately—about anything related to it, without much distinction. In this climate...
What is a biometric template, and what are its key features?
Biometrics involves using unique human characteristics, both physical and behavioural, for the digital identification of individuals to access...
What is FIDO2? What is it for and how does it work?
FIDO2 is the acronym for Fast Identity Online and allows users to use their own devices (smartphones or laptops with biometrics, USB security keys, etc.) to authenticate...
What is the Advanced Electronic Signature? Normative, requirements and procedures
Amid the wave of digital transformation, companies, public bodies, and other organisations do not need to see each other physically to establish business relationships. That is...
Online identity verification trends to prepare for in 2022
Mobbeel has been working for many years in the online identity verification industry. We have been pioneers worldwide in the development of mobile biometrics since 2009 and have...
What is SIM Swapping and how to avoid fraud
In the digital age, our mobile devices increasingly connect our lives. Nevertheless, security risks are also rising with the increasing reliance on mobile technology. One of the...
Fast Check-in: flows and access control with face recognition
Without discussing the ethical and social implications of using biometrics for certain processes, we would all agree that the use of facial recognition for flows and access...
What is Digital Onboarding
In an increasingly digitised world, businesses are challenged to adapt to the preferences and needs of today's consumers. Digital onboarding, also known as remote customer...
What is Due Diligence?
When it comes to conducting a business relationship, be it an acquisition or merger, purchase, or other contractual relationship with companies or individuals, problems can arise...
8 Things to consider when choosing a digital signature solution
If you are reading this, you probably know what an electronic signature is and the different types of electronic signature available in eIDAS. In fact, you are probably thinking...
The biometrics journey to support a real digital identity
Single biometrics When Woodrow Wilson Bledsoe began the development of the first facial recognition solutions in the 1970s, he probably never imagined the great evolution that...
Identifying customers with the new Bitcoin Law in El Salvador
On 7 September, the Bitcoin Law came into force in El Salvador, establishing the famous bitcoin cryptocurrency as legal tender alongside the dollar. It is a historic and...
6 Things you need to know about digital identity fraud
Fraud has been part of our history for centuries, from the most rudimentary scams, such as the well-known Pigeon drop or Spanish handkerchief, where fraudsters take advantage of...
What is the difference between KYC and CDD?
Although KYC (Know Your Customer) and CDD (Customer Due Diligence) are very similar, there are some differences between the two concepts that we will address in this article. KYC...
New National ID Card in Spain: DNI 4.0
On 2 June we said goodbye to the old Spanish National ID card to welcome a new document with lots of new features: The new DNI 4.0, which adds additional security measures to...
Cryptocurrencies have to comply with AML requirements in Spain
Spain has updated its regulations for the cryptocurrency industry and the companies that provide services to it, aligning national regulations with European anti-money laundering...
New regulation in Spain allowing Digital Signature in hotels for check-in
It was only a matter of time before the Government would allow the digital signature of hotel check-in forms, and the new regulation, published in the BOE, will come into force...
6 reasons to improve your registration process through digital onboarding
User sign-up is a critical point for any company from any industry. After all, it is the way we present ourselves and the moment when we activate our new customers. Therefore, in...
Biometrics statistics for 2021. Market and industries
The use of biometrics has been generalised in a multitude of common processes in recent years due to the development of specific hardware sensors in mobile phones, such as...
Passwords or biometric solutions? What does the future hold?
In a scenario where owning a smartphone is a must, and having an Internet connection is the norm, we spend a significant part of our lives in the digital world. Biometric...
Biometrics, a basic pillar of identity verification in the healthcare industry
No one doubts neither in the public nor the private healthcare industry about the need to undertake a deep transformation to optimize processes through digitization. The largest...
Online Check-in for Hotels: Biometrics lands in the Hotel Industry
We don’t need to bet on whether digitizing online check-in in the hotel industry is coming, it is a reality that is on its way. It is no longer a question of why or how, but...
eIDAS: Types of electronic signature. Biometric Signature
Living immersed in digital transformation, online tasks we perform on the Internet such as opening a bank account, signing an electronic contract, online training, shopping or...
Covid-19: Users’ Verification crucial to face digital processes
Is the Coronavirus (Covid-19) accelerating the digital transformation within companies? The most radical change we have experienced is the restriction of movements for citizens...
How does AML5 impact on my online identity verification process?
AML5 / 5AMLD (5th EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive) is the new European Union Directive to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. It was published in the Official...
Meet KYC / AML standards for Cryptocurrencies
The development of humanity has brought with it a continuous evolution in all aspects – from our way of life to how we are connected and produce things. Technological...