ID4Africa panel outlines steady KYC process, policy improvement
eKYC is an adaptation of long-standing, even ancient practice in banking for the modern world. But many countries are or…
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DHS funding law quietly advances biometric, surveillance infrastructure
The Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, which became law on April 30 and broke the months-long shutdown…
Reveal Technology wins formal role in special operations biometrics
Reveal Technology’s Identifi mobile biometric system has been adopted as a program of record by U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM),…
ROC deepens biometrics industry role with IBIA board seat for CEO Swann
The International Biometrics+Identity Association (IBIA) has added ROC to its membership and appointed ROC’s chief executive, B. Scott Swann, to…
Trinsic maps top global markets for reusable digital identity in 2026
Trinsic has released its 2026 Digital ID Opportunity Zones report, ranking countries by the maturity and commercial usability of their…
IATA, Trip.com to pilot digital ID wallets for airline booking flows
International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Trip.com Group are launching a digital identity pilot aimed at integrating wallet-based credentials into…
Unico launches digital proof-of-age tool in Brazil
Unico, Latin America’s largest digital identity network, has launched its new proprietary age verification technology in Brazil. A release from…
Spain joins growing global push for social media age restrictions
Spain will pursue age restrictions for social media platforms and new regulations on AI, as the global legislative tide continues…
Tech giants sued under BIPA over voiceprints used to train AI
Google is facing a new lawsuit under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), accusing the company of training voice AI…
Neurotechnology gains MOSIP system integrator status with compliant ABIS stack
Biometric identification firm Neurotechnology has become an official MOSIP (Modular Open Source Identity Platform) System Integrator, becoming the first partner…
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