Face biometrics inroads sure to be affected by regulatory U-turns
A nine-figure biometrics acquisition highlights the intersection of responsible AI and face biometrics, one of the key themes of 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.
Liquid identity verifications surge past 60M as Japan leans into chip-scanning
Liquid has reached the 60 million digital identity verification milestone with its online KYC service, with a surge in verifications…
Car dealerships rev up digital ID verification to counter rise in identity fraud
Whether it’s a fake credit history, a phony license or a test driver with a stolen identity who makes tracks…
GovTech to deliver $10 trillion in value by 2034, says WEF
At the meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this week, tech is front and center – and…
Davos discusses digital wallets, AI economy
This year’s Davos World Economic Forum (WEF) is bringing not only tense trade talks between the U.S. and Europe but…
Philippines faces 36 million backlog in ID cards
The Philippines are still facing a 36 million backlog in distributing the country’s national ID cards which will need additional…
Zimbabwe following in footsteps of India, Nigeria to establish farmer ID registry
Zimbabwe is taking the path of countries such as India and Nigeria with the creation of a digital farmer ID…
Railway companies look to digital IDs, facial biometrics and blockchain for ticketing
Railway companies in France, Japan and Indonesia double down on introducing ticketing technology such as digital identity and facial recognition….
Nepal MPs want assurance on national ID system data security
Lawmakers in Nepal have been asking important questions regarding the data security architecture of the national ID card program being…
Ireland will get mDLs in 2025
There’s a wee delay on mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) in Ireland, but the government is on track for a rollout…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection