ICE’s expanding use of FRT on minors collides with DHS policy, oversight warnings, law
When masked federal agents stopped two teenagers riding their bikes near an Illinois high school last fall, the encounter followed…
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Standards, security, and trust: The foundation for next-generation digital IDs
By Tyson Moler, Vice President, Identity and Biometrics Solutions, Thales North America Digital IDs are steadily moving from pilot projects…
House Democrats propose QR code ID requirement for ICE, CBP agents
House Democrats introduced legislation that if passed would force federal immigration enforcement agents to wear a public-facing identification in the…
Cayman Islands rolls out national eID card to general public
The Cayman Islands has officially opened applications for its national identification card, My eID, to the general public. The physical…
South Africa prioritises high-impact digital services in 2024-2029 plan
The South African government says it is working to make its digital transformation journey more inclusive by focusing on aspects…
Philippines and Thailand mull ID verification for social media accounts
After countries such as Nepal and Vietnam have moved towards introducing identity verification on social media, the Philippines and Thailand…
Corporate digital identity is the answer to enterprise onboarding complexity
Onboarding users to corporate systems involves complexity beyond consumer applications, particularly for multinationals. Henry Balani of Encompass Group argues in…
Immigration, age checks and deepfakes push biometrics into the spotlight
Biometrics are now central to some of the hottest news stories not just in the identity sector, but all around…
Podcast: Dr. Sean Kelly says biometrics offer security, efficiency for healthcare
A new survey from Imprivata shows a shocking gap between how healthcare professionals see passwordless authentication, and how healthcare facilities…
UNDP showcases how blockchain complements DPI and digital transformation efforts
From Ghana to Georgia, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has implemented blockchain technology into dozens of public systems over…
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