Nigeria deploying biometrics to prevent manipulation in upcoming population census
An official of Nigeria’s National Population Commission (NPC) has disclosed that advanced digital technology, including biometrics, will be used in…
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Ayang Macdonald is a freelance journalist based in Yaounde, Cameroon. He boasts 10 years of professional experience in journalism in which he has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Buea in South western Cameroon. He is a versatile reporter with interest in ICTs, innovation, digital entrepreneurship, defense and military, politics, economy, health and environment, humanitarian issues and sports.
Russian pols OK bill to make banks share client biometrics with government
A bill that requires banks to share clients’ biometric data with the state has been adopted by lawmakers of Russia’s…
Singapore trials Tascent face and iris biometrics land border clearance for people in cars
A pilot has begun at the Woodlands Checkpoint in Singapore for a new biometric version of the Automated Passenger In-car…
Incode extends facial recognition technology to new hospitality sector client
Check-in and check-out processes for guests at partner hotels of smart hospitality digital solutions provider Hudini will soon be more…
Cameroon begins pilot to issue 6k biometric ID cards to CAR refugees
Authorities in Cameroon have launched a project that seeks to deliver biometric identity cards to refugees from its eastern neighbor,…
HID Global concludes research deal to improve security of digital ID and physical documents
HID Global has taken another step toward the development of innovative digital identity and physical credentials it produces so as…
Biometric verification system to ensure safe property management in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Capital Development Authority (CDA) will in the future deploy a biometric verification system (BVS) that will ensure the safe…
RealNetworks, SecureAuth, Xydus see executive leadership changes
More biometrics and digital identity solutions providers have announced changes to their leadership structures. RealNetworks says it has made two…
Problems with audits for bias in AI systems highlighted in research paper
Sasha Costanza-Chock, co-author of a research paper which looks into algorithmic audits, says there are many areas that require improvement…
Digital ID, KYC infrastructure critical for digital currency rollout, says IMF
An international agency is urging central banks to help strengthen national digital ID systems and make KYC requirements easier to…
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