Albania to roll out biometric voter identification system, maybe not in time for next elections
Despite an agreement to use biometric identification in Albania, it may not be in the cards for the next elections…
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Fingerprint safety, advanced biometrics and data protection landscape discussed by ID4Africa panel
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted biometrics-backed identity programs and exacerbated difficulties felt by Africa’s most vulnerable populations, but government identity…
IBIA says draft bill to block new U.S. federal use of facial recognition would do more harm than good
The U.S. Congressional Oversight Committee should consider options for developing principles for the use of facial recognition and other biometrics…
Australia myGovID biometrics pilot ends, state considers offering digital version of photo card
Australia’s Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) has completed its myGov digital integration pilot, as enrolled identities have nearly reached 1.3 million,…
EU border biometrics contract for Entry/Exit System awarded to Idemia and Sopra Steria
A consortium of Idemia and Sopra Steria has been awarded a framework contract to deliver the new shared biometric matching system…
ID4Africa posts World Bank comparison of Privacy by Design practices for biometric national ID
The principles of Privacy by Design were outlined by Anne Cavoukian in 2011, but the way they are implemented in…
Australia launches biometric ID system for border control developed by Unisys, Idemia
Australia’s Home Affairs’ biometric identification system built in partnership with Unisys and Idemia has officially been launched operationally to optimize passenger…
Nigeria reaches 41M biometric NIN registrations as second Mission Billion Challenge opens
COVID-19 may be slowing down registrations for ID numbers in Nigeria, but Ghana is determined to keep on with biometric…
ID4Africa launches registration for webinar on ID management and COVID-19
Registration is now open to attend a webinar presented by ID4Africa with some of the leading lights of identity authorities in…
Australia’s digital ID system passes $200M in costs as fee system considered
Australia’s GovPass scheme has exceeded $200 million in costs so far, as the government attempts to monetize the national digital…
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