European Data Protection Supervisor questions biometric entry/exit system proposal
The European Data Protection Supervisor has just published a scathing response to a proposed biometrics entry and exit system for travellers…
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.
First Libyan biometric passport to be issued by the end of the month
If all stakeholders stick to their agreed-upon timelines, Libya’s first biometric passport should be issued by the end of July….
U.S., Canada, Israel consider Aadhaar for visa applications
Three countries – the U.S., Canada and Israel – have expressed interest in using Aadhaar-based applications to simplify the visa…
Mauritius set to introduce biometric ID cards
The Mauritius Government is set to issue new biometric smart ID cards, set to cost the country roughly $40 million….
Israel’s biometric database pilot begins today
Israel’s controversial biometric database pilot project starts today, though so far, reception hasn’t been incredibly warm. As we’ve reported in…
Indian student group wants to suspend Aadhaar, NPR enrollment
A student group in Northern India has come out and asked the government to suspend biometric enrollment and to stop…
Leaks show security flaws in Israeli biometric database project
Documents mistakenly leaked by the Israeli Ministry of Justice show a significant security flaw in the biometric database system set…
Gemalto outlines security features on South African eID cards
South African ID cards are set to be rolled out next month and according to Gemalto, specific integrated security features…
Israel’s biometric database pilot to begin in two weeks
After much ado, Israel’s biometric database pilot will begin in two weeks. According to Haaretz.com, comments confirming this came from…
The Gambia eyes biometric passport
Reports are emerging to suggest that The Gambia is set to introduce a biometric passport to its citizens. According to…
