South Africa using biometrics to verify immigration status during raids
The South African government is incorporating biometric verification as part of efforts to control the numbers of undocumented people. The…
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Biometric payment card system pushing financial inclusion in Botswana
More than 75,000 food voucher beneficiaries in Botswana are said to have seamlessly completed digital purchases at local stores thanks…
PSA urges NGOs to integrate with National ID for social support delivery
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is engaging NGOs to integrate with the National ID system. The PSA says this will…
5 ways fraud is reinventing itself in 2025
By Bess Farrell, Senior Product Manager, GBG Our online spaces are changing. Fast. Web and app traffic is surging, online…
Pakistan strengthens digital governance with nationwide biometric integration
Last month, the Punjab government made biometric photos compulsory for filing petitions in its courts, part of a broader push…
Tech optimism collides with public skepticism over FRT, AI in policing
As facial recognition and AI technologies surge in adoption across U.S. law enforcement, evidence of improper use, bias, and lack…
Texas puts age verification on app stores despite Apple, Google pushback
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that requires app stores to implement age assurance measures, or obtain parental…
Togo seeks consultant to update its digital transformation strategy
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Digital Transformation of Togo is looking for a consulting firm that will propose an…
European Commission age assurance investigation targets major porn sites
While the UK’s Ofcom dips a few toes into the waters of regulatory enforcement for age assurance laws, the European…
Greece launches Personal Citizen Number for unified digital ID system
Greece has launched its unified digital ID system with the new Personal Citizen Number (PCN). The PCN is the new…
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