Apple launches digital IDs based on US passports to Wallet
U.S. passports are coming to iPhones and Apple Watches, with the company adding support for digital IDs created with them…
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.
Switzerland starts legal consultations for biometric ID cards
The Swiss government is laying down the legal groundwork for the introduction of biometric identity cards by the end of…
Researcher bemoans shortfalls in Ethiopia’s child birth registration
Researcher and social justice writer, Cassadee Yan, has reflected about the lingering problems plaguing child birth registration in Ethiopia, noting…
Greece automatically issues remaining Personal Identification Numbers
Greece is completing the issuance of its new Personal Identification Number (PIN) by automatically assigning it to 5 million citizens…
Democratic states face scrutiny over quiet DMV access by ICE
For years, many Democratic led states have touted themselves as sanctuaries for immigrants, promising not to assist federal deportation efforts…
Wallets for the win: digital payment model enters pantheon of everyday tech
After Commodores, IBMs and Macs; Segas and Nintendos; mp3s and streaming services; smartphones and tablets and apps; biometrics and everything…
5 Indian firms shortlisted for Sri Lanka digital ID contract
The five systems operators shortlisted for Sri Lanka Unique Digital ID by the National Institute of Smart Government in India…
Algeria approves draft legislation on digital ID, trust services
The Algerian government has approved a draft law which is aimed at regulating digital identity and trust services as the…
Tasmania begins exploring business case for mobile driver’s license
The Australian State of Tasmania’s interim budget earmarks funding to develop a business case for implementing a digital drivers license…
Burkina Faso introduces new biometric ID system in major digital leap
The military leader of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traore, has set a new biometric national ID card initiative in motion to…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
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