Apple, Google device biometrics to be available to third-party developers in Japan
Beyond any specific would-be trade deal, the general sense that the world should no longer lean on the U.S. will…
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New Orleans ID emerges as national test for municipal autonomy, resistance to ICE
In late July, New Orleans announced the Crescent City ID, a municipal identity card program specifically designed to support inclusion in…
SSA’s ID proofing push fuels access concerns amid claims of customer service gains
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is navigating a contentious balancing act as it works to modernize its customer service infrastructure…
Xperix launches ultra-portable biometric fingerprint scanner RealScan SG10
Xperix has launched the RealScan SG10, which it says is the world’s most compact FBI Appendix F certified optical fingerprint…
US multimodal biometrics firm ROC looks to Global South with MOSIP
ROC announced that its multimodal ROC ABIS and ROC SDK products have completed compliance evaluation with MOSIP, the Modular Open-Source…
Idemia’s latest PIV card added to US approved products list
The latest generation of PIV-based smart cards from Idemia Public Security has been added to the General Services Administration (GSA)’s…
The identity verification sector is missing its iPhone moment
By Michele Tucci, co-founder and chief strategy officer at Credolab Almost 20 years ago, Intel famously passed on the offer…
Somalia makes national digital ID mandatory for banking transactions from Sept. 1
A new rule will soon go into effect in Somalia mandating citizens wishing to open a new bank account or…
Unlocking financial inclusion with digital ID and payments in Pakistan
Globally, around 850 million people lack legal identity, restraining their capacity to receive basic services and fully participate in the…
Biometric age verification tool for web browsers released by OCR Studio
OCR Studio has introduced a new biometric age verification tool to help online platforms operating webpages, online services and mini…
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