Business identity startup Duna raises $12M
European business identity startup Duna has announced a 10.7 million euro (US$12.1 million) seed round led by Index Ventures. The…
Civil / National ID
Civil ID is used to identify or verify the identity of individuals when interacting with governments, though increasingly it is also used for regulated private industries, such as mobile phone accounts. Government examples of civil ID use could include document issuance, border management, voter registration or employment background checks. Find Civil ID solutions here.
Nigeria unveils platform to streamline national ID authentication, verification
A new secure platform for the verification and authentication of Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) has been unveiled. In a…
US Patent Office joins federal trend in outsourcing digital identity verification
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has formally integrated ID.me as a digital identity verification provider for users accessing…
Greece launches children’s digital wallet for online age assurance
Greece has launched its digital wallet for children to use when accessing age-restricted online platforms or content. The new Kids…
Ethiopia digital transformation efforts progress as country readies for ID4Africa 2025
Ethiopia’s digital ID and broader digital transformation efforts are on a good footing thanks in part to the establishment of…
Nearly 66% of Nepal citizens have not collected national ID cards
In Nepal the government is having a hard time extending its national ID, with two-thirds of registered applicants yet to…
MyHawaii becomes cornerstone of statewide digital transformation
Hawaii’s launch of the myHawaii Digital Identity Platform marks a major milestone in the state’s digital transformation strategy. Developed by…
UN Digital ID program targets system-wide expansion
The UN Digital ID is preparing to realize phase 2 with great ambitions for the program on the horizon. The…
Ghana takes first-time national ID card requests online
Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA) is bringing more convenience to the way citizens apply for premium services related to the…
Indonesia suspends World, Kenya says delete biometric data
Indonesia has suspended World (formerly “Worldcoin”) and World ID following public complaints. The country’s Ministry of Communication and Digital has…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection