Digital IDs and driver’s licenses take steps forward in Virginia, Georgia
The state of Virginia is claiming a national first with the launch of its Virginia Mobile ID. A news release…
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Somalia to integrate more govt services with national ID as issuance reaches 1M
Somalia’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has hailed the growing adoption of the national ID card, and says more…
Pubs in Australia deal with fake digital IDs; in the UK, disappointment
The owners and staff of pubs in Queensland, Australia are seeing a marked increase in the fake IDs presented by…
Imprivata acquires Verosint to bolster real-time threat detection for access control
Imprivata has acquired identity threat detection response (ITDR) firm Verosint, representing the Massachusetts firm’s latest strategic investment in passwordless access…
Identity verification processes broke down during Trump govt transition: report
Individuals who gained improper access during the 2024–25 presidential transition could continue to hold credentials or have access inside the…
Thailand shuts down World iris scanning operation, orders deletion of biometrics
Thai news outlets are reporting on an order from the National Health Security Office (NHSO), which suspends the collection of…
Local MSP for Sri Lanka digital ID to be selected next month
The Ministry of Digital Economy of Sri Lanka and the Information and Communication Technology Agency have started assessing the industry…
Australia proposes digital project contract performance registry
Australia’s Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) is looking for feedback on a proposal for a new federal register for underperforming contractors…
Rwanda notes progress with $57M digital ID system to launch next year
The intension of the government of Rwanda is to fully have in place its national digital ID system by June…
Seon, BioCatch, Entersekt update platforms with adaptable tools to fight fraud
As financial crime grows more sophisticated with the rise of AI-powered scams, deepfakes and synthetic identities, leading fraud prevention firms…
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