Biometric SIM registration soon in Mozambique, Ghana orders block of unlinked lines
The club of countries introducing biometrics for SIM card registration continues to expand with Mozambique being the latest to unveil…
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.
Sweden’s BankID launching new digital ID card
Sweden’s most popular digital identity provider BankID is launching a new digital ID card that will serve a similar function…
Face biometrics increasing importance for travel and financial services draws big bucks
Biometrics contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars were unveiled, along with the usual series of more commonplace financial services…
Tougher laws urged after 1 in 5 kiwis lose data in Latitude attack
The New Zealand government estimates that 20 percent of its citizens were victimized in an attack on the Australian consumer…
European standards agency presents new proof of concept for user-centric digital ID
Up until recently, interaction with smart products and services often did not live up to users’ expectations due to technical…
Uganda new ID plans reportedly stalled; 3M current cards unclaimed
The National Identification and Registration Authority of Uganda (NIRA) may not be able to deliver on its promise of issuing…
Nepal pauses national ID card verification contract to probe tender process
Nepal’s Cabinet is halting a biometric ID contract and forming a panel to probe the decision by the country’s former…
Belfast digital ID startup SureCert wins advisor role for Thailand’s digital ID strategy
Belfast-based digital identity and background check provider SureCert has won a contract to support the foundation of a national digital…
Infineon, Thales get 10-year passport security contract in the US
A contract to provide the United States State Department with passport electronics and software has been awarded to Infineon and…
Jamaica hails public enthusiasm for new digital ID card project, earmarks $13M
Jamaican government officials have praised the public for its interest in the implementation of the new national identification system (NIDS)…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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