Pokémon card scalping prompts plans for IDV with Japan’s My Number
Want to catch’ em all? You might have to perform biometric identity verification first. A notice posted by the Pokémon…
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Uganda launches prototype program for digital ID and public infrastructure
A Ugandan initiative dubbed Government Systems Prototype Showcase that intends to encourage innovation in the areas of digital identity, civil…
Innovatrics’ algorithm tops UIDAI facial recognition challenge
Innovatrics is celebrating biometric benchmarking wins in India. The Slovakian company has taken first place in the Unique Identification Authority…
Persona awarded FedRAMP Moderate Authorization status
Persona has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate Authorization, enabling U.S. Federal agencies to deploy its biometric…
Facewatch appoints leading privacy barrister as UK retail facial recognition expands
Facewatch has appointed data and cyber law specialist Dean Armstrong KC as its new Data Protection Officer (DPO). The company…
Bosnia moves toward nationwide biometric voting for 2026 elections
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is preparing to introduce biometric-based voting for the first time in its 2026 general elections. Technical…
Alcatraz, Token, BioRugged and Nametag add leadership amid AI identity push
Personnel moves across the biometrics and digital identity sector highlight how companies are positioning around AI-era authentication, enterprise identity assurance…
Direction for open source DPI sustainability, local ownership established
Governments and development organizations reached a convergence on how to achieve sustainability and local ownership of open source identity systems…
Clear marks successful Q1 with new airport deployment, partnership
With its revenue up 19.7 percent in Q1 2026, New York-based biometrics firm Clear continues to grow its presence at…
ACCS says reusable age check systems must establish provenance
The Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS) has released a statement clarifying its position on reusable age checks. As the age…
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