DIACC study reveals Canadian demand for digital identity transparency and control
A study by the Digital Identity & Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) has revealed that Canadians want more autonomy over…
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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.
Rwanda initiates legislative digital ID amendment to include stateless persons, children
Stateless persons as well as newborns in Rwanda will be among those able to have a digital identity card if…
Public sector fraud is rising, biometrics could be the solution, says iProov
The COVID-19 pandemic kicked off a scramble to digitize the public sector including handing out financial aid to citizens. But…
Stakeholders examine benefits of digital public infrastructure at IMF meeting
Speakers at a seminar during the recent spring meetings of the Bretton Woods institutions (IMF and World Bank) shared thoughts…
Government of India proposes Aadhaar authentication for businesses
The Government of India has recently released a draft notification proposing “voluntary” use of Aadhaar one-time passcode (OTP) or biometric…
Malaysian digital ID companies pair up to address government market
Executives of a Malaysian public company have said they will invest an undisclosed sum in a biometrics developer, also in…
Nepal pauses national ID card verification contract to probe tender process
Nepal’s Cabinet is halting a biometric ID contract and forming a panel to probe the decision by the country’s former…
Belfast digital ID startup SureCert wins advisor role for Thailand’s digital ID strategy
Belfast-based digital identity and background check provider SureCert has won a contract to support the foundation of a national digital…
Idemia I&S wins $128M ID and biometrics scanner contract to enhance US airport security
Idemia Identity & Security USA has secured an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ), $128 million contract with the U.S. Department…
Infineon, Thales get 10-year passport security contract in the US
A contract to provide the United States State Department with passport electronics and software has been awarded to Infineon and…
