HID Global exec discusses biometrics and smart cards
Following the acquisition of Lumidigm, HID Global strategically integrated the Lumidigm biometrics technology with its Omnikey contactless smart card readers…
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.
Biometrics to confirm homeowner identity at housing project in South Africa
South Africa’s Department of Human Settlements (DHS) will soon launch a biometric identification system for the N2 Gateway Housing Project…
Distribution of ECOWAS Biometric ID Cards to begin in January 2016
The Chairman of the ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) Commission, Kadre Desire Ouedraogo, recently presented samples of the…
Biometrics and banking, authentication, cybersecurity and Rapid DNA trending this week
Here is a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Biometrics and…
Former Aadhaar Chairman says India will experience banking transformation
Nandan Nilekani, former chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the government agency in charge of Aadhaar, recently…
Biometric civil ID program being considered in Lagos
The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) is looking to partner with the Nigerian Immigration Service and other national organizations…
HID Global wins five-year, $88.3 million contract to supply U.S. government with next-generation permanent resident cards
Secure identity solution provider HID Global has received an order to redesign, manufacture and supply the U.S. Government Permanent Resident…
Turkey to begin producing new biometric passports in March
In preparation for the potential lifting of visa regulations for Turkish residents traveling to the EU’s Schengen countries, starting from…
Biometrics in border security, fingerprints and fast food, facial recognition top this weeks news
Here is a recap of the most popular biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week Fingerprints By…
Auckland airport installs more biometric gates, US CBP expands SmartGate in Australia
New Zealand customs agency rolled out the first nine new SmartGates installed at Auckland International Airport for departing passengers in…
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