New Zealand seeks Trust Framework Register provider, targeting February launch
New Zealand has launched a tender for a Trust Framework Register for the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) to manage…
Year: 2025
Idemia to provide physical driver’s licenses, ID cards for state of Texas
Idemia Public Security has announced that it will begin issuing all new driver’s licenses and identification cards for the State…
OCR Studio introduces vehicle recognition software for industrial applications
OCR Studio has applied its computer vision and optical character recognition capabilities to release a license plate and VIN (vehicle…
Mexico courts pause biometric CURP project over data privacy concerns
The Unique Personal Registry Code (biometric CURP) project in Mexico, which requires the compulsory submission of face, fingerprints and iris…
New corruption scandal hits Pakistan’s biometric safety net program
Pakistan’s Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), a social protection scheme that pays cash benefits to nearly a quarter of the…
NIST revision of SP 800-53 highlights rising stakes in patch, update security
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized a major revision to its Security and Privacy Controls for…
UK should follow Estonia’s lead in digital ID argues Labour politician
The UK is “behind the curve” and should follow the example of Estonia when it comes to digital identity, according…
Overseas Swiss gives the thumbs up to national e-ID Act
The Council of the Swiss Abroad has passed a resolution in favor of the new Electronic Identity Act, which will…
South African govt awards $28M biometrics contract to ‘faceless’ firm
South Africa’s Government Pensions Management Agency has apparently awarded a biometrics contract to a company that is in the process…
Australia releases Age Assurance Technology Trial final report
Age assurance systems, including biometric age estimation, facial age analysis, identity document verification and parental control measures, are an effective…
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