Asian banks deploy biometrics and digital ID for security, additional services
As digital identity gains prominence in a financial industry beset by fraud, nations in Asia are enabling banks to lead…
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.
Wyoming plots mobile driver’s license launch for 2025
Wyoming is moving towards the issuance of digital ID in the form of an optional mobile driver’s license, but it…
World Bank identifies priority actions for DPI in Equatorial Guinea
A World Bank team has identified immediate actions which the government of Equatorial Guinea should undertake in ramping up its…
Some sort of ID could be ‘inevitable’ for UK: lawmakers
The UK is still debating national identity documents and digital identities, with lawmakers and experts arguing that the creation of…
Ethiopia hiring consultant for financial management of its national ID
The Ethiopian government, with the support of the World Bank, is seeking a financial officer to be a consultant for…
Nepal reverses mandatory national ID requirement for social security benefits
The government of Nepal has reversed its decision to mandate the use of national identity cards for citizens to receive…
Biometric passports get refresh in Indonesia, face hurdles in Lebanon and Kenya
Nations across the global south are looking to biometric passports as the next generation of travel documents. Indonesia will mark…
Biometrics, electronic devices and identity credentials converging
Biometrics in electronic devices and ID documents to support digital identity are a major theme of the week’s top stories…
EU to fund digital programs with €108m, including digital identity
The European Union has issued a new call for funding within the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL), allocating over 108 million…
Florida tosses mDL program into the Gulf
Florida’s mobile driver’s license has been shut down, making the state a rare case in the world of a place…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection