Chaos and consequences in Trump’s government-wide digital overhaul
In a sweeping campaign to slash the federal workforce and reconfigure the technology infrastructure of the U.S. government, the Trump…
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Scottish Biometrics Commissioner launches consultation on LFR with police
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner and local law enforcement agencies have launched a consultation on police use of live facial recognition…
France simplifies access to digital ID platform for ID card holders
It is now possible for French citizens seeking to renew their national ID cards to get the new bank card-size…
French airports consider reusing Parafe e-gates for EES
French airports are hoping to use their existing e-gates to avoid long queues of travelers registering for the European Entry-Exit…
Denmark awards $4.4M contract for devt of digital ID wallet
Digital ID services firm Nine has won a contract from the Danish Agency for Digital Government to develop a digital…
Germany’s new govt pledges support for digital ID
Germany’s new coalition government has pledged to continue digitizing public services and provide a digital identity to each citizen. The…
Social buzzes with ChatGPT-generated passports and ID cards
A Polish engineer and investor raised eyebrows in the security industry this week by generating a fake passport using ChatGPT….
SIA, ADIA partner to advance trusted digital identity
The Secure Identity Alliance (SIA) and the Accountable Digital Identity Association (ADIA) have announced a strategic partnership to advance trusted…
Zambia commences nationwide mobile campaign for issuance of 3.5M ID documents
Zambia’s Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Jack Mwiimbu, has launched a nationwide enrollment exercise for the issuance of…
OCR Studio adds face liveness, more document types in SDK update
OCR Studio has updated its flagship software development kit with new biometric security features, expanded identity document and record support,…
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