ID renting big problem for gig economy; the ‘right friction’ could curb rampant fraud
A TransUnion report indicates that weak identity verification processes are leaving gig platforms, workers and consumers exposed to fraud and…
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.
Greece’s new digital ID card mandatory from August for EU travel
The issuance of Greece’s upgraded national ID card has been underway for several months now, but there’s a plan to…
Kenya announces more national ID reforms to facilitate service access
The Cabinet Secretary for Interior of Kenya, Kipchumba Murkomen, has disclosed that more reforms are on the way in the…
Montana allows US mDLs for traffic stops, launches verifier app for police
A driver’s license can be useful for proving one’s age or identity, but most people carry them in case they…
Malaysia mandates MyDigital ID for Malaysians traveling abroad
MyDigital ID is getting a core role in Malaysian immigration in a major deployment of the government’s signature national digital…
UK to reverse course on mandatory use of national digital ID for RTW checks: reports
People in the UK are still getting a national digital ID in 2029, but it will not be mandatory for…
Okta begins beta test of digital identity verification for US mDLs
A new capability launched to limited availability by Okta enables organizations to carry out identity verification with government-issued verifiable digital…
Telefónica Tech launches self-sovereign identity tool based on verifiable credentials
Telefónica’s digital business unit, Telefónica Tech, has announced the launch of a self-sovereign identity product based on verifiable credentials. A…
In 2026, 90% of Australian population will have access to digital drivers licenses
Digital driver’s licenses continue to see “middling uptake” in Queensland, according to new figures cited by InnovationAus, even as the…
Vietnam’s digital scoring proposal for VNeID raises doubts and anxiety
Vietnam is considering a digital scoring system for its citizens that critics say is reminiscent of China’s Social Credit Score,…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
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- Online Age Assurance
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