OSD, Euphoria revealed as tech suppliers for ECOWAS biometric ID in Nigeria
A personalization platform from the Austrian State Printing Company (OSD International) has been deployed for the production of regional biometric…
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.
Latvia extends e-signature service to keep 400,000 eIDs valid
The Latvian government will temporarily extend an agreement with its current service provider to avoid losing electronic signature capabilities for…
TISA feedback on UK digital ID address inclusion highlights sectoral divergence
The UK government is seeking broad feedback in its consultation on the proposed national digital ID, so comments tend to…
Australia credential register blocks 750,000 fraudulent ID checks post-Optus breach
Australia’s response to the Optus data breach has blocked 750,000 fraudulent identity checks, as a government register designed to prevent…
UK lawmakers prepare for contentious national digital ID, police biometrics bills
Digital ID is one of 12 priority area for the UK government that may merit a place in the traditional…
If you build it, they will leave: experts warn UK gov’t on digital ID approach
The UK Cabinet Office’s consultation on digital identity closed on Tuesday, and individuals and organizations are sharing their responses. The…
UK Home Office raises estimate for passport contract to 12 years, £576M
The UK Home Office has opened a third round of market engagement for its next major passport manufacturing and personalization…
Google Wallet supports Aadhaar verifiable credentials in India
Google has added support for Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials in India, allowing users to store and present their digital Aadhaar ID…
Idemia PS enables Californians to add mDLs, state ID to Samsung Wallet
Idemia Public Security North America has launched California mobile ID capability in Samsung Wallet. A release says the launch enables…
Brazil reveals timeline for mandatory biometrics registration, CIN card issuance
The Brazilian government has set a timeline for social benefits recipients to complete biometric registration and obtain the country’s new…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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