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…
Government Services
News, interviews and reports relating to government contracts for biometric systems used in eGovernment, border control, national security and national ID.
1Kosmos designated under new GSA category for digital credentialing services
1Kosmos has been named a full-service Credential Service Provider (CSP) under the General Services Administration’s (GSA) newly established Special Item…
PNG NID, biometrics program questioned but digital ID seen as ‘necessity’
Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Administration Richard Masere came under fire in Parliament as MPs questioned the stalled National Identification…
Federal prisons turn to biometric monitoring for reentry programs
The U.S. federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is asking private industry and community groups to propose new ways of running…
UK digital identity system needs accreditation overhaul, review formally requested
The Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS) has filed a formal complaint with the continental oversight body for national conformity assessments,…
Biometrics, IT giants set their sights on Sri Lanka’s Unique Digital ID
Dozens of major Indian and international tech companies participated in a pre-qualification meeting for Sri Lanka’s Unique Digital ID (SL-UDI)…
Alberta upgrading ID credentials with digital wallet, mobile health card launch
The Canadian prairie province of Alberta is embracing digital identity with the launch of a new plastic card, along with…
New Zealand seeks Trust Framework Register provider, targeting February launch
New Zealand has launched a tender for a Trust Framework Register for the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) to manage…
Idemia to provide physical driver’s licenses, ID cards for state of Texas
Idemia Public Security has announced that it will begin issuing all new driver’s licenses and identification cards for the State…
UK should follow Estonia’s lead in digital ID argues Labour politician
The UK is “behind the curve” and should follow the example of Estonia when it comes to digital identity, according…
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