Spain launches MiDNI national digital ID app
Spain has launched a dedicated app that will store the electronic version of the country’s national identity card DNI (Documento…
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.
EU to invest €1.3 billion in digital identity wallet, AI, cybersecurity
The EU Commission has allocated €1.3 billion ($1.4 billion) for technological investment that it sees as “strategically important” for the…
Idemia to supply Armenia with biometric passports, ID cards by second half of 2026
A consortium between Idemia Identity Security France and ACI Technology S.à.rl has been selected to support the government of Armenia…
Cyprus expands Digital Citizen app to teens
Cypriot citizens who are between 14 and 18 years old are now eligible to access features of the Digital Citizen…
Taiwan rolls out test-run for digital ID wallet
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs this week launched a sandbox for the country’s digital wallet credential program to identify potential…
Tunisia drives digitization agenda forward while navigating risks
Tunisia’s digital transformation has reached a crucial stage with the execution of E-Houwiya, a state-recognized digital identity system. E-Houwiya, a…
Malta’s ID card racket stirs political strife
Malta’s illegal identity card scandal, linked to government agency Identità, continues to stir political uproar in the country. The oppositional…
Retailers are at risk of ID fraud – better defenses are now imperative
By Jimmy Roussel, CEO, IDScan.net Retail ID fraud has risen 22.7 percent since December 2024, threatening even the most resilient…
Workplace IDV gains steam: Yoti, Persona, 1Kosmos streamline employee onboarding
Workplace identity verification (IDV) is increasingly becoming popular among enterprises. Notable incidents such as the hacking of casino and hospitality…
PNG digital transformation gets boost from Visa, e-signature platform
Economic growth and financial efforts in Papua New Guinea (PNG) will get a significant boost through the next five years…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection