Touchless ID pilot gains momentum as TSA eyes private screening model
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is moving to fuse its touchless identity experiments with a broader shift toward privatized, technology-heavy…
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New biometrics guidelines from Canada’s OPC cover public, private sectors
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has issued new guidance on protecting privacy in biometric initiatives, for both public and private…
Keyless’ High-level biometric IAD test by CLR Labs first in deepfake protection
Keyless is laying claim to the strongest confirmed deepfake fraud protection available, having passed an independent assessment for preventing biometrics…
1Kosmos targets growing enterprise biometrics demand with $57M series B
1Kosmos has raised $57 million in a series B credit and equity funding round and plans to use the capital…
Somalia rolls out digital CRVS system on foundations laid with UNICEF support
The government of Somalia has announced the launch of a system that will allow civil status events like births, deaths…
Pakistan launches digital ID initiative for farmers to boost productivity, economy
Pakistan is digitizing its agricultural backbone with the launch of a National “Agri Stack,” which aims to streamline farmer access…
Zambia sees civil registration as bedrock of inclusive digital transformation
Zambia’s Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Jack Mwiimbu, has explained why the government of the Southern African nation…
La Francophonie supports birth registration efforts across Central Africa, Madagascar
The International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), known commonly as La Francophonie, has reiterated its continuous support towards advancing birth…
Digital identity theft is becoming more complicated
Digital identity is becoming a common target for cybercriminals who are hacking their way into organizations or leaking identity credentials…
ICE prepares sole-source facial recognition deal with Clearview AI
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is once again advancing its relationship with Clearview AI through a sole-source contract, a…
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