Rumored plan to expand UK digital ID to newborns gives Tories chance to attack
There is fresh panic in the UK over rumors that the government is considering extending its digital ID scheme to…
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.
Hong Kong launches corporate identity sandbox, connects e-gov services with Shanghai
Hong Kong has launched a sandbox for its business identity program CorpID, inviting public and private service providers to conduct…
Contactless fingerprint, face biometrics added to Pakistan’s national IDV system
Facial photographs and iris scans are now legally recognized as biometric identifiers for Pakistan’s national and digital identity system, complementing…
Will the EUDI Wallet be ready in 2026? Experts say probably not
The European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet is set to become a reality by the end of 2026 but with just…
Credence ID joins Identis Group to bridge physical and digital identity
Italy-based Identis Group has made a strategic investment in Credence ID to enable its expansion into high-growth digital identity markets…
SpruceID CEO pitches US health records group on verifiable digital credentials
U.S. nonprofit group the National Association of Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS) recently held its annual conference on…
youniqx Identity wins tender to build technical infrastructure for Germany’s EUDI Wallet
youniqx Identity, the digital subsidiary of the Austrian State Printing Company (OSD), has secured a Europe‑wide tender to develop the…
Colorado makes its mDLs useful with new Digital ID Verifier launch
Digital ID adoption in Colorado has received a major boost this holiday season from the Governor’s Office of Information Technology,…
Maldives to launch smart ID in 2026
The Maldives are preparing to launch smart ID cards with an integrated digital identity next year, allowing citizens to identify…
Vietnam looks to center VNeID ‘super-platform’ for digital economy push
Vietnam wants a digital future and it wants it soon. The Southeast Asian country is pushing hard for digital transformation,…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
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- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection