EU tests new biometric screening process for migrants at Lampedusa
Lampedusa, the small island between Italy and Morocco and a key entry point for irregular migration to Europe, has become…
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EU publishes three new Implementing Acts for EUDI Wallet
Organizations working on the EU Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet should take note: The European Commission has published three new Implementing…
UK’s Port of Dover postpones EES biometrics for car passengers
The UK’s Port of Dover has postponed registrations for car passengers under the European Union’s Entry-Exit System (EES) at the…
EUDI Wallet for payments best for KYC, combined with existing systems, industry groups say
Making payments simple is an important goal for the European Union Digital Identity (EUDI) wallet. But not all payment use…
Anonybit announces passwordless authentication partnerships with Hypr and FPC
Anonybit has announced two new partnerships designed to develop and spread its decentralized biometric authentication infrastructure. As part of its…
Identity management firm NetBr acquired by Brazilian cybersecurity giant SEK
Brazilian identity and access management (IAM) firm Netbr has been acquired by cybersecurity company SEK (Security Ecosystem Knowledge) as part…
Dating app Smitten with Signicat’s eID verification to stop fake profiles
Tired of fake profiles, scams and catfishing on dating apps? The creators of dating app Smitten seem to be, which…
Precise connects biometric access control directly to visitor management system
Swedish identity verification firm Precise Biometrics is adding new access control capabilities to its visitor management system, allowing visitors to…
Malta promises call for national digital identity wallet by the end of 2025
Malta will launch a public call to set up a national digital identity wallet by the end of the year,…
Mühlbauer to rival US card makers with new factory in Serbia
Mühlbauer has opened a new biometric documents factory in Serbia, equipped with automated machinery that can produce 5,000 biometric documents…
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