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Uganda urges massive student participation in upcoming national ID enrollment drive

By Ayang Macdonald

- Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) used a recent school debate event to encourage the massive participation of young…

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Scottish public support the use of biometrics in policing, Commissioner survey says

By Lu-Hai Liang

- The latest survey of the Scottish public’s attitudes to police use of biometrics data has shown only “modest” improvement. The…

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Future of AI regulation debated in US; EU worries about AI Act enforcement

By Anthony Kimery

- A sweeping legislative proposal spearheaded by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman, Republican Brett Guthrie, has ignited a contentious debate…

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Hsiao-Chun Wu’s wearable biometric authentication via PPG wins NSF grant

By Joel R. McConvey

- A release from Louisiana State University (LSU)’s College of Engineering says electrical and computer engineering professor Hsiao-Chun Wu is the…

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Data is ammo in biometric authentication’s arms race with AI fraud: EIC 2025 panel

By Chris Burt

- On the internet, nobody knows if your dog can skateboard. KuppingerCole Lead Analyst Paul Fisher introduced viral videos of skater…

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Government faces questions about Gov.uk Wallet, asks its own questions about digital ID

By Joel R. McConvey

- Industry concern over the UK government’s plan to launch the Gov.uk Wallet continues to rise towards a boil, and meetings…

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New Zealand integrates international mDLs for age, ID verification

By Lu-Hai Liang

- The NZ Verify or Whakatūturu App will be used to verify select international mobile driver’s licenses so that visitors can…

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Age assurance legislation for social media gets ping-pong treatment in US courts

By Joel R. McConvey

- Ohio is engaged in a legal back-and-forth over whether youth under 16 years of age should be allowed on social…

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Raonsecure’s decentralized digital ID reach expands in Japan, reaches new markets

By Lu-Hai Liang

- Raonsecure’s biometric authentication service TouchEn OnePass for financial services, fintechs and educational institutions in Japan has surpassed 7 million monthly…

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Fraudsters don’t work alone — your fraud prevention team shouldn’t either

By André Ferraz

- By André Ferraz, CEO & Co-Founder of Incognia In the digital underworld, collaboration is currency. Fraudsters operate as sophisticated networks — sharing…

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New Zealand integrates international mDLs for age, ID verification
Lu-Hai Liang |
Raonsecure’s decentralized digital ID reach expands in Japan, reaches new markets
Lu-Hai Liang |
Future of AI regulation debated in US; EU worries about AI Act enforcement
Anthony Kimery |
Age assurance legislation for social media gets ping-pong treatment in US courts
Joel R. McConvey |
Uganda urges massive student participation in upcoming national ID enrollment drive
Ayang Macdonald |
Data is ammo in biometric authentication’s arms race with AI fraud: EIC 2025 panel
Chris Burt |
Government faces questions about Gov.uk Wallet, asks its own questions about digital ID
Joel R. McConvey |
Scottish public support the use of biometrics in policing, Commissioner survey says
Lu-Hai Liang |
Hsiao-Chun Wu’s wearable biometric authentication via PPG wins NSF grant
Joel R. McConvey |
US biometric data privacy lawsuit against Clearview concludes after 5 years
Chris Burt |
UK govt pushes online safety regulations but commits major fumble on One Login
Joel R. McConvey |
Israel seeks funding for plan to require facial recognition in exchange for food in Gaza
Joel R. McConvey |
Wales launches identity verification service, opens ‘digital front door’ to NHS
Lu-Hai Liang |
Cameroon’s election agency trains staff on use of newly acquired biometric gear
Ayang Macdonald |
Credas and Interac level up biometric real estate transactions in UK and Canada
Lu-Hai Liang |
Romania government digitizing citizenship applications, seeks contractor
Ayang Macdonald |
EU, Japan pledge to strengthen cooperation on digital ID, trust services
Ayang Macdonald |
Fraudsters don’t work alone — your fraud prevention team shouldn’t either
André Ferraz |

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ADVP advocates for digital ID firms stuck between big tech and govt wallets

By Joel R. McConvey

- The Association of Digital Verification Professionals (ADVP) flies a little under the radar. The UK trade association has members who…

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Biometric Update Podcast looks at the road to a global standard for age assurance
Joel R. McConvey |
Biometric Update Podcast digs into deepfakes with Pindrop CEO
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Age assurance standards approach inflection point as regulations roll out
Chris Burt |
Digital ID community steps up: reflections from MOSIP Connect 2025
Chris Burt |
KILT, Youverse and Key State Capital on challenges for decentralized identity in EU
Masha Borak |
Inclusive digital identity progress, improvements in focus at MOSIP Connect 2025
Chris Burt |
Looming quantum event gives rise to the need for cryptoagility, post-quantum prep
Joel R. McConvey |
STA Identity and Payments Summit stars mDLs but looks ahead to post-quantum future
Joel R. McConvey |

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Fraudsters don’t work alone — your fraud prevention team shouldn’t either

By André Ferraz

- By André Ferraz, CEO & Co-Founder of Incognia In the digital underworld, collaboration is currency. Fraudsters operate as sophisticated networks — sharing…

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While AI arms fraudsters, transparent AI stops them
Armen Najarian |
Opinion: Vendors must disclose responsible uses of biometric data
John E. Bredehoft |
Should police AI have discretion?
Fraser Sampson |
What Trump’s tariff reversal (and escalation on China) means for the future of cybersecurity
Vytautas Urbonas |
Caution urged as UK supermarkets check out facial recognition
Fraser Sampson |
Can AI predict who will commit crime?
Fraser Sampson |

Digital Identity in Developing Nations

With UN SDG 16.9 calling for legal identity for all by 2030, Biometric Update is taking a special in-depth focus on digital ID projects in developing countries.

Pakistan updates digital ID system under new biometric policy framework

By Ghulam Shabir Arain

- Pakistan is updating its national identity and biometric registration ecosystem through gradually implementing the National Registration and Biometric Policy (NR&BP)…

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Digital Identity in Developing Nations
Researchers propose methods for effective sandboxing in DPI development
Ayang Macdonald |
Morocco shares experience in digitization of patient journeys
Ayang Macdonald |
Fintechs crucial to trust needed for financial inclusion: Rwanda Stock Exchange CEO
Ayang Macdonald |
Robust connectivity needed to drive digital economy: GITEX Africa 2025
Ayang Macdonald |
UNDP highlights inclusive growth potential of Pakistan’s AI, digital identity strategy
Ghulam Shabir Arain |
Carnegie panel spotlights customization, private sector role in DPI development
Masha Borak |

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