ID4Africa 2019 promises debate on biometric data and ID issues as market matures
The maturity of Africa’s digital identity ecosystem has led to new debates on crucial identity topics at ID4Africa 2019, ID4Africa…
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.
ID4Africa 2019 participants preview biometrics news to come from leading global event
Biometrics companies are revealing details of their participation in the 5th Annual Meeting of the ID4Africa movement, hosted by the…
UN panel praises financial inclusion gains from India’s biometric digital ID system
A United Nations high-level panel on digital cooperation has lauded India’s financial inclusion efforts, including its Aadhaar national biometric system…
Digital identity in Africa this week: fluctuating govt spending and biometric travel
Governments across Africa are spending more on digital ID and biometrics, including new digital service centers this week in Nigeria…
UNECA Africa report: digital ID to unlock growth, increase tax base
Bringing in digital ID across Africa and registering the continent’s 500 million undocumented citizens would bring about significant benefits to…
Annual national ID issuances forecasted to grow by 50M through 2023
The number of National IDs shipped will grow from 440 million units in 2018 to 490 million units in 2023,…
Malawi bank integrates biometric National ID system for KYC checks
Malawi’s FDH Bank is the first in the country to integrate the biometric National Registration Bureau (NRB) National Identity database…
Regula sets up new operation in the UK, adds to senior leadership team
Regula has appointed Mr. Kenneth Nathan-Amissah to its senior leadership team as Global Sales Director for Airports and Airlines and…
HID Global to acquire De La Rue’s Citizen Identity business
HID Global has signed an agreement to acquire the international identity solutions business of De La Rue. According to the…
Gemalto launches biometric identity management solution for foundational national systems
Gemalto (AKA Thales Digital Identity) is launching a new Identity Management System (IDMS) for governments to build biometric foundational identity…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection