Apple throws its weight behind mobile driver’s licenses, negotiating with TSA
Digital storage of state-issued ID documents on Apple devices has been unveiled by the tech giant at its annual developer…
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.
Ugandan ID system a ‘national security weapon’ that denies human rights – report
Uganda’s national biometric ID system has failed in its promise to improve access to services for Ugandans, says a new…
Indian government developing family digital ID, health app sparks consent concerns
India’s federal government is in the preliminary stages of developing a ‘Universal Family ID,’ similar to India’s current biometric Aadhaar…
Innovatrics brings transparent, open biometrics approach to OSIA
Innovatrics has joined the Open Standards Identity API (OSIA) initiative, an open set of interfaces (APIs) which work as a…
Senegal renews deal with Iris Corp for biometric ID cards
Iris Corporation has announced a deal extension with Senegal for the production of three million smart biometric national ID and…
Four biometrics acquisitions in a week highlighted by ID R&D, Trueface deals
The $49 million dollar acquisition of contactless biometrics and passive liveness leader leader ID R&D by Mitek is just one…
Digital health pass with Vision-Box biometrics considered by India
Vision-Box is working with India’s Civil Aviation Ministry on the development of a digital health pass using its face biometrics,…
Zimbabwe contracts for biometric passports production
Zimbabwe has chosen an unnamed company to build a national biometric database for the country with the aim of facilitating…
India’s digital wallets to get transfer boost and incentives for KYC
Digital payment wallets could be bolstered in India following changes to allow interoperability between wallets as long as users are…
Cameroon launches enrollment campaign for biometric youth card
A process to enroll youth between the ages of 18 and 35 for a biometric youth card program is currently…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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