Nearly 3,000 biometric kits shipped to Uganda ahead of mass ID enrollment
The National Registration and Identification Authority of Uganda (NIRA) has already received nearly 3,000 biometric enrollment kits as the country…
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.
Germany still not ready to launch DeutschlandID
Germany’s little-known federal digital identity BundID still seems to be struggling to find popularity. According to the federal government, only…
Malaysia digital ID deadline looms, pressure on to resolve delays
Malaysia’s digital minister has addressed the ongoing delay in rolling out the country’s MyDigital ID initiative and second 5G network….
Biometrics outlook mostly sunny with periods of deepfakes
Biometrics forecasts are among the most-read stories of the week on Biometric Update. Goode Intelligence sees revenues for the biometrics…
Mexican state biometric population registry sees high acceptance
The Mexican state of Veracruz is seeing high levels of interest from its population in the biometric version of the…
Estonia greenlights Smart-ID app for voter IDV
During its next local elections, Estonia plans to allow its citizens to identify themselves through the private digital identity app…
Turkey bolsters digital identity system with blockchain and biometrics
Turkey has been working to improve its digital identity system over the past several years by transforming citizen registration, leveraging…
Synectics seeking to increase clarity around digital ID and insurance fraud
Synectics Solutions is launching a podcast as part of an ongoing effort to increase clarity and public understanding of fraud…
Texas introduces age verification for lottery vending machines
A release from the Texas Lottery Commission says players seeking to purchase scratch tickets or draw game tickets from self-serve…
US Executive Order on mobile driver’s licenses expected this week
The Biden administration is expected to issue an executive order instructing U.S. federal agencies to work towards adopting mobile driver’s…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
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- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
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