Quebec to conduct public consultation on use of biometrics in digital identity
The Canadian province of Quebec has adopted a bill that lays the foundations for a national digital identity scheme. Bill…
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.
Mali unveils new biometric passport with Emptech as supplier
Chinese biometrics firm Emptech is the supplier of Mali’s new biometric passport which was officially launched a few days ago….
XION rebrands as verification infrastructure pioneer to tackle Internet’s trust crisis
XION is becoming a verification infrastructure company, aiming to restore trust across the digital ecosystem. The company’s platform enables developers…
Apple exec says Wallet almost ready for US passports
Apple will introduce support for U.S. passports to Apple Wallet before 2025 ends, an executive said during Money20/20 this weekend…
Russian lawmakers call for protecting minors online by verifying age, identity
Russian lawmakers are proposing the introduction of mandatory identification for accessing adult content online, with some calling for the use…
Clear expands its patient check-in program to more than 150 locations
Clear is expanding its selfie biometrics-based patient check-in program designed with Wellstar Health System, which provides medical care across the…
IDverse, ConnectID chosen to trial Australia’s digital ID for property rentals
Australia’s federal government has selected a dozen companies to participate in a trial of digital identity for property rentals. The…
World Bank to assess ASEAN’s readiness for cross-border digital identity
It’s a big few days for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia hosts the second of…
iDAKTO integrates e-signatures, joins Aptitude consortium
Digital identity firm iDAKTO, a technology provider for the French national digital ID scheme, is integrating advanced e-signatures into its…
Malawi eyes SDG 16.9 target with universal legal identity blueprint
Malawi doesn’t want to be left behind in terms of meeting the 16.9 target of the UN Sustainable Development Goals…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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