Biometrics upgrades arriving at borders (but check the schedule for updates)
New biometric technology is coming to borders in Europe and the UK, but as reflected in several of Biometric Update’s…
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.
What is the killer app for verifiable credentials? Daon, Dock and Youverse discuss
Industries such as financial services, healthcare, transport, government and more are increasingly adopting digital verifiable credentials connected to biometrics. Their…
PNG unveils national digital identity policy
As part of its digital modernization efforts, Papua New Guinea (PNG) has released its National Digital Identity Policy 2024, introduced…
Digital ID infrastructure will speed up financial inclusion push in Pacific Islands region
For Pacific Islands nations to effectively implement their digital transformation agenda and advance financial inclusion, putting in place the right…
Morocco digitalizing social protection delivery system with $70M from World Bank
The World Bank has approved $70 million for the Morocco Second Identity and Targeting for Social Protection project, aimed at…
Bhutan charts a digital future with blockchain, bitcoin, and national digital ID
The Kingdom of Bhutan is leveraging digital assets and strategic investments to propel its national development agenda, integrating blockchain technology…
Digital ID can help Sri Lanka expand tax base: Deloitte
Sri Lanka seems to be caught in a chicken-and-egg situation regarding its development of digital ID as its ministry sets…
Nigeria preaches robust data protection measures as digital ID issuance hits 115M
With the number of persons obtaining the National Identification Number (NIN) in Nigeria rapidly growing, the need for vigorous data…
Digital wallet strategies are pitting payments against identity
Digital identity wallets are here – and so, some say, are the wallet wars, as leading tech firms jockey to…
World ID keeps growing with passport credential option
World is continuing its planned expansion into new digital ID products with the pilot launch of its World ID Credentials…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection