Gemalto implements end-to-end border and visa management system for Gabon
Digital security and authentication firm Gemalto has been selected by Gabon’s department of homeland security to supply and implement an…
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.
Bangladesh launching an epassport plan
The home ministry of Bangladesh announced last week that it will launch an epassport plan for the citizens of the…
Biometrics research reports roundup: ABI Research, IHS, TrendForce, TechNavio
Several reports addressing various segments of the biometrics market have been released recently, starting with a ABI Research report that…
Dermalog delivers biometric passports and border control system to the Maldives
German biometrics firm Dermalog has delivered biometric passports and an IT system for epassport registration and personalization to the Republic…
ISIS likely producing fake Syrian passports
A recent ABC News report says that U.S. authorities are warning that ISIS is producing authentic-looking passports with machines that…
Biometrics and law enforcement, facial recognition and national ID trending this week
Here is a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Facial recognition…
UK House of Lords debate national ID cards
A recent debate in the UK House of Lords examined the use of national ID cards to enhance security, fight…
Hungary begins issuing biometric id cards
Earlier this week, Hungary began issuing biometric ID cards that feature fingerprints and electronic signatures and combine personal identification, social…
UIDAI misses Aadhaar registration deadline
A news report claims that the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the government agency in charge of Aadhaar, missed…
Algeria begins issuing biometric national identity cards this month
Algeria’s Council of Ministers, chaired by President Bouteflika, recently released a statement that the Algeria biometric national identity card will…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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