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Kenya plans airports overhaul with biometrics for faster, secure operations

A plan to enhance operational efficiency at Kenya’s main airport – the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) – as well…

 

Use of DNA phenotyping to solve crimes fraught with problems, critics say

Forensic DNA phenotyping (FDP) has emerged as a groundbreaking tool in criminal investigations, offering the potential to predict an individual’s…

 

OfDIA updates register of identity verification firms certified under DIATF

Shopping for digital identity verification isn’t like shopping for a new outfit. There are no stores to visit, the product…

 

For Kantara, ISO 17065 means more clarity, flexibility in certification

Kantara Initiative is transitioning its U.S. operations to the ISO/IEC 17065 standard for conformity assessment. In a video presentation, Kantara’s…

 

Age assurance community gathers to work on global standards for local regulations

The global community of age assurance stakeholders is preparing to meet in Amsterdam to discuss a rapidly changing regulatory landscape,…

 

Tony Blair: Digital ID system can stop populists, bring order to illegal immigration

Tony Blair has another argument for introducing digital IDs in the UK – fighting populism. The former British Prime Minister…

 

EU ban on ‘unacceptable’ AI comes into force with crucial details unresolved

The European Union introduced a ban on AI practices deemed to pose “unacceptable risks” on Sunday as part of its…

 

New TSA facial recognition audit faces skepticism

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Inspector General (IG) has announced an audit into the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) expanding…

 

India to provide ID cards for 10 million gig workers

India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the Union Budget 2025 which includes funds for millions of new identity cards…

 

SITA deals to boost airport connectivity, cybersecurity

SITA has added two significant deals to its expansive portfolio as a major technology provider to the aviation and transportation…

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