North Korean mobile service apps rely on facial recognition
North Korean citizens are required to submit face biometrics to subscribe to mobile services through the official apps of North…
Articles By Masha Borak
Masha Borak is a technology journalist. Her work has appeared in Wired, Business Insider, Rest of World, and other media outlets. Previously she reported for the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Reach out to her at masha@biometricupdate.com.
North Macedonia launching digital ID wallet, mDL
North Macedonia has launched a mobile app that will host the country’s digital identity wallet, allowing citizens to store an…
Travel industry struggles with lack of clarity on EES
The travel industry continues to struggle with the lack of certainty after the delay of the EU’s Exit-Entry System (EES)…
New office takes charge of UK digital ID market
The development of the UK’s digital ID ecosystem is finally picking up some pace. The UK government has officially launched…
LinkedIn investments in IDV begin generating trust dividend
LinkedIn now has 55 million verified users and has verified more identities than any other social media network, the company…
Oloid lands $6M investment round
More investment and new deals are coming to Oloid, the passwordless authentication firm that offers face and palm biometrics for…
Poland’s digital ID mDowód reaches 8 million users
Poland’s national digital identity has reached eight million users, according to the Ministry of Digital Affairs. The Central European country…
Gartner releases inaugural Magic Quadrant for Identity Verification
Consulting firm Gartner has released a new market research report for the identity verification and authentication industry, placing companies such…
Australia pilot for digital travel declarations starts
Australia has made another step towards digital travel credentials. The country is replacing its Incoming Passenger Card (IPC) with the…
Legal scholars developing guidance for biometrics legislation
Two law institutes, one from Europe and one from the United States, launched a new collaborative project focusing on the…
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