Germany to require fingerprints and biometric images for government IDs
The German parliament is implementing recently enacted EU regulations to require fingerprints and biometric images on national IDs, reports Mitteldeutsche…
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.
More education needed for biometrics ethics in humanitarian context: Simprints webinar panel
The ethics of using biometrics in development and humanitarian projects can be difficult and confusing with important concepts that seem…
US needs national digital ID to compete with other world powers amid pandemic
Toomas Ilves addressed the German Marshall Fund (GMF) during a recent panel discussion on proposed tech policy reforms for the…
Biometric health passports discussed by tech firms and governments as COVID-19 vaccine approaches
Immunity passports are currently being considered in Chile, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, and the U.S., according to Zac Cohen, Chief…
VerifyMe Nigeria extends digital ID services with launch of real-time verification for vague addresses
VerifyMe Nigeria has introduced a new service to reduce delays and enhance accuracy in the process of verifying and authenticating…
South Africa plans biometric database integration to boost digital ID for service delivery
South Africa’s government has approved the Official Identity Management Policy, which would integrate the national population register with the biometric…
Aadhaar biometrics could support financial inclusion through fintechs
The biometric de-duplication capabilities of Aadhaar and the account aggregation capability of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could enable…
Idemia to help war-torn Libya establish biometric digital ID system
A deal has been struck for Idemia to assist the north African nation of Libya in putting in place a…
UK considers face biometrics to verify vaccinated travelers
The UK is taking steps to allow British citizens to resume traveling, with plans to make vaccination credentials capable of…
Digital ID boosted by global organizations and biometrics providers, proposed legislation
Biometrics in support of digital ID, and the growing momentum towards digital credentials in general made up the main theme…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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