Vendor lock-in hindering African identity projects
Every year ID4Africa conducts an extensive survey of professionals at African identity authorities about topics such as their priorities and…
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.
Heightened privacy concerns arrive in Africa
Every year ID4Africa conducts an extensive survey of professionals at African identity authorities about topics such as their priorities and…
Civil liberties group attacks EC proposal for mandatory fingerprints in national IDs
Civil liberties organization Statewatch says the recent European Commission proposal that the inclusion of fingerprints in all national identity cards…
India’s UIDAI extends deadline for Virtual ID implementation
The Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline for banks, telecom companies, and other service providers to…
Accelitas patents document authentication based on wear
Customer identity intelligence company Accelitas has been granted a patent for “document authentication based on expected wear,” which can be…
Regula featuring document verification solutions at FTE Europe
Regula is showcasing its document reader SDK for Android and iOS mobile platforms and its desktop document verification devices this…
NEXT Biometrics fingerprint tech Aadhaar certified, expects revenues beginning Q4
Following a long and rigorous testing process, NEXT Biometrics fingerprint sensor solution has received hardware certification for India’s Aadhaar government…
Biometrics solution by Ingenico and Paycode helps Zambia distribute millions in agricultural subsidies
Ingenico Group has partnered with Paycode to support the roll-out of a secure biometric solution in Zambia which has been…
Zetes to continue supplying Belgian drivers’ licenses
Zetes will retain the contract for Belgian drivers’ licenses until 2023, after the country’s Federal Public Service (FPS) Mobility and…
Tanzania leverages increased knowledge and skill to move toward universal biometric identity
Tanzania hosted the inaugural meeting of the ID4Africa movement in 2015. Much has changed since then in the identity ecosystem…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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