Stakeholders urge America to consider digital identities critical infrastructure
America needs a “federal digital identity strategy” that recognizes credentials people can use online as “critical infrastructure, Persona Director of…
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News, interviews and reports relating to government contracts for biometric systems used in eGovernment, border control, national security and national ID.
South Africa unveils roadmap for single digital ID system
The South African government is working out a plan for the introduction of a single digital ID system that will…
Syrian NGO looks to digital identity infrastructure to rebuild post-Assad
Syria was held under the oppressive rule of its former dictator for 14 long years. Its people suffered human rights…
Digital ID presents challenges for some accessing public benefits online: report
Picture this: you’re a 61-year-old retired truck driver looking to access public benefits. You discover the system has been moved…
DHS seeks cutting-edge biometric solutions for border screening
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified biometric technologies capable…
Indonesia promises significant savings through digital government integration
As governments around the world seek to save costs, some are looking to digital government as a solution. Cash-strapped governments…
Brits support national identity scheme but divided on digital ID
A majority of British citizens – 57 percent – support the introduction of a national ID card, a new survey…
Romania cutting e-ID plans, risking $310M EU fine
The Romanian government is reducing the number of electronic identity cards it had planned to distribute for free, potentially risking…
Türkiye to prosecute dozens after forgery scandal involving stolen digital signatures
Trial will begin this week for suspects of a scandal in Türkiye that saw the production of hundreds of fake…
Dominican Republic new biometric passport set for October rollout
The new generation biometric passport of the Dominican Republic is likely to be released in October, according to the country’s…
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