The UK digitizes a key biometric visa application process in Hong Kong with selfie matching
Continuing in its commitment to protect Hong Kong natives facing Chinese political repression, the UK government has made it easier…
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.
Dr. Joseph Atick argues for new legal identity definition based on traceability on ID4Africa Livecast
A new definition for legal identity has been unveiled during the latest ID4Africa Livecast by the Movement’s Executive Chairman Dr. Joseph…
Digital ID coming to Finland, Germany, and Mexico
Finland, Germany, and Mexico are each continuing to digitize their population management to join the growing global movement towards having…
Indian federal and state government link biometrics and Aadhaar accounts to more services
Biometric authentication of farmers in India can help states increase transparency in produce procurement and improve the prices farmers receive…
Biometric health pass standardization races against implementation clock
A new COVID-test app with biometric security has been developed, and the trial of another is expanding, but fears of…
Updated biometric ID cards going to 1.4M Afghan refugees living in Pakistan
The United Nations and government of Pakistan plan to distribute 1.4 million replacement biometric ID cards for Afghan refugees living…
Public service digital identity projects unveiled by Gradiant, ICI Bucharest and selfd.id
Research and technology organization Gradiant has announced a new European alliance to facilitate online procedures in public services through the…
Most should go mobile: digital ID systems examined by Secure Identity Alliance for best practices
Mobile platforms offer a way to provide positive user experiences with enhanced security, including biometrics, according to a new report…
Digital ID not increasing inclusivity as advertised, civil society groups argue
A variety of factors prevent the inclusivity promise of digital ID systems in Sub-Saharan Africa from being fulfilled, and governments…
Ping Identity rolls out mobile biometric passports for easier vaccine status verification
Ping Identity has introduced the Project COVID Freedom biometric vaccine status solution to enable healthcare providers, businesses, and individuals to…
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