Securing benefit programs with digital ID in Indonesia, Brazil, India
Indonesia will use its digital identity system to onboard and verify beneficiaries of the state social protection program, Perlinsos. The…
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Indonesia proposes expansion of its digital migrant IDs to sailors
The Indonesian government is pushing for the free issuance of Electronic Indonesian Migrant Worker (E-PMI) IDs for seafarers already registered…
Alcatraz introduces over a dozen new capabilities in latest round of updates
Biometric authentication company Alcatraz is bringing new updates to its face scanning devices, as well as its software platform. Overall,…
UK Treasury to prepare guidance for digital ID in AML
The UK’s Treasury will release guidance on the use of digital IDs for identity verification in anti-money laundering (AML) regulations….
Cisco’s zero-trust IAM awarded AAA rating for digital identity protection
Cisco has received the highest rating for identity protection from cybersecurity testing lab SE Labs for its Universal Zero Trust…
Florida man’s facial recognition match not probable cause for wrongful arrest
A man in Florida was wrongfully arrested last year after a facial recognition system used by the police flagged him…
Hackers successfully use social engineering attacks against FIDO keys
FIDO keys, a phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication tool designed to replace passwords, may be vulnerable to social engineering attacks that circumvent…
Analysis delves into digital trust barrier facing Jamaica’s national ID
Jamaica has been discussing the introduction of identity cards since the 1970s, but has made limited progress. The main culprit…
Estonia has many digital service delivery lessons for Germany, says former govt CIO
Estonia has many lessons for countries such as Germany when it comes to introducing digital services. While 90 percent of…
Bosnia and Herzegovina launches national digital ID app
Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) can now access a digital version of their ID card, driver’s license, and passport…
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