NTIA considering guidelines for ethical use of ‘pervasive data’
The U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a Request for Public Comment seeking public input on the potential…
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Nigeria initiates reform to eliminate voter ID card, entrench biometrics use
The voter ID in Nigeria, known officially as the Permanent Voter Card (PVC), may no longer be a requirement for…
Vietnam integrating digital ID with more public services to make super app
The Vietnamese government is in the processing of expanding its digital government ecosystem by adding more services to its national…
Hikvision cancels 5 biometric surveillance contracts in Xinjiang
While some are steeling themselves for the second term of incoming U.S. president Donald Trump in fear of potential human…
UK press won over on digital ID, sets about explaining why to the public
The popular press in the UK appears to have picked a side in the national debate over digital ID, falling…
Firm using cryptography to keep AI accountable joins World via TFH acquisition
Tools for Humanity (TFH), which calls itself a “contributor” to the World ID iris biometrics and digital identity project, has…
AGs from 22 states and DC oppose Clearview’s biometric data privacy settlement
A novel settlement of a class action biometric data privacy lawsuit by Clearview AI that would give a stake in…
Biometrics is a key enabler for the identity management of the future
Interview with Marc-Julian Siewert, CEO of Veridos This month many people will be flying home or going on winter holidays….
Rhode Island cyberattack underscores security issues with digital public assistance programs
The cyberattack on Rhode Island’s RIBridges system underscores significant security challenges faced by public assistance programs. It revealed critical vulnerabilities…
Biometrics back developing shifts in KYC around the world
Biometrics are central to changes in how KYC is conducted around the world being ushered in by trends towards decentralized…
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