Mexico makes biometric identifier mandatory for all citizens
Mexico has officially introduced a digital identification system by signing a law that turned the previously optional biometric-based citizen code…
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Scotland’s digital ID ScotAccount starts public beta
Scotland’s digital identity service, ScotAccount, has launched its public beta, allowing a larger group of users to test the government…
UK to allow voting with bank cards as ID proof
The UK government is introducing a set of measures to boost participation in elections, including reducing the voting age to…
GLEIF kicks off corporate digital identity hackathon
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) has launched a hackathon aimed at developing new applications for its organizational digital…
Financial fraud prompts $14M digital identity intelligence investment, calls for action
Financial institutions and regulators continue to invest in anti-fraud and identity verification. Barclays has invested in anti-fraud platform Heka as…
Laos begins integrating digital ID cards into public agencies
Government agencies in Laos have received the order to begin integrating the country’s chip-enabled identity cards and citizen databases. Ministries,…
Pimeyes’ new tool will be able to search billions of faces through videos
Face image search engine Pimeyes has stirred controversy over its ability to pinpoint exactly where exactly on the vast internet…
UK prepares for eVisas as Labour lawmakers call for digital IDs
The UK is preparing to officially transition to electronic visas from July 15th. At the same time, the country is…
Serpro, Jumio, SmartSearch sign deals to boost fintechs’ KYC, AML checks
Fintechs are making more deals with identity verification (IDV) firms across the globe, including Brazil’s Serpro helping a UK client…
Anonybit looks towards Indian biometrics market, expanding Armatura partnership
Decentralized biometric authentication infrastructure developer Anonybit is planning to expand its footprint in India and the Middle East by deepening…
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