AI agents raise awkward authorization questions
Weak authentication has long contributed to the volume of account takeover attacks, but Gartner warns that AI agents will cut…
Year: 2025
Reusable digital ID promises improved customer experience
A new Reusable Digital ID Network partnership to serve UK financial services providers has been announced by Select ID, SQR,…
Moldova plans distribution of biometric capture devices to its diplomatic missions
The Moldovan government has decided to facilitate the process of issuing passports and digital ID cards for its citizens abroad….
Romania finalizes formalities for digital ID, issuance begins March 20
Romania will begin issuing its new Electronic Identity Card (CEI) on Thursday March 20, one week after the government concluded…
As Trump’s AI deregulation, job cuts sink in, industry gets spooked
In January 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14179, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence. It…
Watch: Face liveness market overview
Join Biometric Update Managing Editor Chris Burt and Goode Intelligence CEO and Chief Analyst Alan Goode as they discuss their…
Effective digital public services need strong ID tech foundation: Entrust
Digital public services are increasing their efficiency, as well as accessibility, which in turn increases inclusivity. Delivering them to people…
UK cybersecurity sector sees rise in 2024
The UK’s cyber security industry – which includes digital identification, authentication and access controls firms – has generated £13.2 billion…
Advocates pick privacy, inclusion holds in Kenya’s Maisha Namba digital ID system
Fresh concerns have been raised about issues of data privacy, security and exclusion in relation to Kenya’s Maisha Namba digital…
Sri Lanka biometric data to be secured with hashing
Sri Lanka will secure the biometric data for its national ID system in hashed form. This one-way technology converts biometric…
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