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World Bank experts urge more investment in DPI security, resilience

Three World Bank experts have cautioned that the rapid deployment of digital public infrastructure (DPI) must be matched with security preparedness…

 

Ethio Telecom to boost Cameroon’s digital connectivity, inclusion drive

Cameroon, through its government-owned telecommunications company (CAMTEL), is leaning on the experience of Ethiopia’s Ethio Telecom to strengthen its efforts toward…

 

Vietnam integrating biometrics into daily life in digital transformation drive

Vietnam is rapidly integrating biometrics and digital identity into everyday life, rolling out identity‑based systems across public transport, air travel…

 

Cambodia’s Verify digital ID tech adopted by the Philippines national identity system

The Philippines government is plugging in Cambodia’s digital verification platform to its national digital identity system. From St. Kitts and…

 

CBP Mobile Identify app pulled from Google Play Store amid intensifying scrutiny

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Mobile Identify application was quietly removed from the Google Play Store after journalists and…

 

UK oversight bodies seek clarity on facial recognition bias, cooperation on governance

The fallout from a report on the demographic differentials of the facial recognition algorithms UK police use, tucked into an…

 

MyMahi criticizes Australian social media age law set to take effect Wednesday

New Zealand’s privacy regulator has already expressed reservations about Australia’s age assurance requirement for social media platforms, which comes into…

 

Denmark announces increased budget for policing, including facial recognition

Denmark is planning significant investments in its police forces, including the expansion of facial recognition use. Starting in 2030, the…

 

EES rollout remains ‘steady,’ ETIAS on its way: eu-LISA

The progressive roll-out of the EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) is “advancing steadily” across the Schengen area, while operations have remained…

 

Innovatrics expands investment into fintech by backing an AI financial advice platform

Innovatrics’ venture arm has announced a new investment in AI-based financial advice service Dalinora, expanding the biometrics company’s reach further…

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