Philippines plans to complete universal digital ID registration in 2025
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is set to register the entire Filipino population in the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) by…
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Privado ID to unify Web2, Web3 digital identity with Disco merger
Privado ID, formerly known as Polygon ID, has announced a merger with Disco, a company specializing in multichain verifiable data…
Nigeria embraces DTCs amid talks on passport-free travel in Africa
The Nigerian federal government has unveiled its intention to adopt digital travel credentials (DTCs), in a bid to streamline the…
Prove launches user verification tool
A new identity verification offering, Prove Verified Users, has been announced to enhance security across digital marketplaces. One of the…
Veriff passes Level 2 biometric PAD evaluation from iBeta
Veriff has completed the ISO/IEC 30107-3 Level 2 Compliance evaluation for biometric passive liveness detection by iBeta. The Estonia-based company…
Resecurity launches digital ID protection in Qatar
Following its expanded services in Thailand earlier this year, Resecurity has now introduced its advanced Identity Protection (IDP) tool in…
Controversy surrounding police use of FRT in Denmark and Germany continues
In recent months, European nations have seen heightened debate over the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) by law enforcement,…
G20 ministers pledge AI transparency and digital inclusion with DPI at the core
At the G20 Digital Economy Ministers’ meeting held in Maceió, Brazil, on September 13, 2024, global leaders reaffirmed their commitment…
Malta opposition party demands minister’s resignation over ID card fraud scandal
Malta’s Green Party, ADPD, has intensified its demands for the resignation of a Maltese government minister following revelations of a…
Biometric authentication invaluable, set to further enhance security in Africa
A webinar held during the Digital ID Hackathon for Africa organized by Upanzi Network and Microsave Consulting in partnership with…
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