Doctors in Japan challenge govt mandatory use of digital ID for health services
Several doctors and other individuals in Japan are suing the government to prevent the replacement of patients’ insurance cards with…
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Thumbprint alone gets reeling Turks temporary digital IDs
One of the worst-case scenarios contemplated by governments that are thinking abut digital IDs is the aftermath of an overwhelming…
Western Michigan University’s deploys Idemia’s biometric access control
Western Michigan University (WMU) has announced deploying a new contactless, fingerprint biometric reader for access to its Valley Dining Center…
Netcetera picks up digital identity, SSI and payments talent in Kamino merger
Swiss payment and digital identity software developer Netcetera has acquired 100 percent of Slovenia-based mobile app and digital identity developer…
More criticism for border live-testing app for asylum-seekers
It might be impossible to get a biometric asylum app created by the U.S. government to meet expectations, according to…
Thales opens design center in India to boost pursuit of local market
Multinational diversified electronics firm Thales has opened its first design center in India. The company says the center will develop…
Onboarding made easier in smart home networks using Matter protocol
NXP Semiconductors has released a chip that the company says will make it easier and more secure to bring Matter-compliant…
The Gambia, Kenya county choose biometrics to identify, weed out absent public servants
The Gambia’s Ministry of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination and Delivery has reiterated an earlier call for government Ministries,…
Turnout low for new UK voter ID ahead of May polls, digital ID off the list
Only one percent of people without valid photo ID documents have registered for a new government-led scheme for voter ID,…
US computer & comms group has problems with state’s biometric privacy bills
A U.S. electronics industry association is pushing hard against state legislation that would allow consumers to sue a business for…
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