Russian bank VTB rolls out biometric terminals for retail age verification
Russia may be shut out of current EU-level discussions about age assurance, but that doesn’t mean it’s off the table….
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South Africa introduces single digital ID as part of MyMzansi DPI plan
South Africa’s Communications Minister Solly Malatsi says the future of the country’s digital government lies in large part in the…
Biometric data collected for 2022 Ghana SIM registration never authenticated: Official
The biometric data collected from millions of Ghanaians for a SIM card re-registration exercise three years ago was actually never…
Bringing authentication into the AI century
By Eran Vanounou, CTO, Forter All organizations strive for strong security, high approvals, and a customer experience that feels effortless….
Nigeria intends to boost universal health coverage drive with digital ID
The National Health Insurance Authority of Nigeria (NHIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Identity Management…
Biometrics startups, scaleups navigate expanding digital trust applications
Biometrics adoption is driving revenues and growth in applications from security to civil ID, and may soon be the foundation…
No visuals required: Reclaim Protocol reads data from websites for verification
Reclaim Protocol is a startup with a particular focus on verification of academic records, employment and brand loyalty. Rather than…
Fresh call for single digital borders by African nations to facilitate cross-border trade
There is a new call from development policy stakeholders for African nations to introduce one-stop-shop borders and digitize all related…
UK digital ID proposal implies issuance to teens, govt botches the message again
A strange round of controversy has arisen in the UK, as public debate begins with stakeholders and the media coming…
JPMorgan Chase’s new Manhattan headquarters will require biometric entry
When employees begin reporting to JPMorgan Chase’s new Manhattan headquarters later this year, they will be required to submit their…
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