Nigerian court orders extension of biometric ID registration deadlines
The deadline for Nigerians to procure and integrate the biometrics-based National Identification Number (NIN) with their SIM cards as directed…
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.
Japan, Estonia and New York State digital health pass plans revealed
Japan is joining the EU, China, and other countries around the world in issuing digital vaccination certificates to inoculated individuals…
SPS launches inlay for biometric passports to reduce costs for governments, manufacturers
Smart Packaging Solutions (SPS) – a subsidiary of IN Groupe — says it is extending its digital passport inlays which…
Financial services firms to feds: You could complete us (with digital ID)
The financial services industry wants the federal government to do something — almost anything — to give consumers confidence in…
GSMA recommends careful digital identity use for more effective subsidy programs
Programs where subsidies for utilities or other essentials can be delivered via a direct link to a digital identity or…
India’s Supreme Court demands answers on Aadhaar biometrics and canceled rations cards
India’s national biometric identity system Aadhaar has been steadily increasing links with a number of public services across India in…
Iran unveils new e-government components as digital ID importance grows
Iran’s Executive Council of Information Technology unveiled the newest platforms in its ongoing e-government initiative, writes CITNA. Among these new…
Global Counsel associate explores future of digital identity solutions in Europe
This year could be the one in which digital identity “finally takes off,” according to Global Counsel (GC) associate Megan…
Google unveils secure element alliance for biometric passport and mDL development
In 2018, Google first started using the Titan M Chip, also known as Secure Element (SE), on its Pixel 3…
Idemia partners with Cybernetica on biometric digital ID, launches mobile driver’s licenses in Arizona
Idemia has formed a partnership with secure data transmission and digital identity provider Cybernetica on a two-in-one biometric digital ID…
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