25M Nigerian poor get cash payments enabled by digital ID
Around 25 million Nigerians whose names are on the country’s national social register have received cash payments from the federal…
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Kazakhstan building a secure and inclusive digital infrastructure
Kazakhstan is progressing in its digital transformation, improving security and convenience across businesses using cutting-edge digital public infrastructure (DPI). Prime…
Deepfake raises concerns ahead of 2024 US elections
Deepfake technology has emerged as a pressing concern in the lead up to the 2024 U.S. elections, with the potential…
Trust, privacy, human rights fundamental for DPI
Advocacy on the importance of digital trust, data privacy and human rights considerations in the design and development of digital…
Biometric liveness follows growth trajectory of AI threats
Biometrics and liveness detection are the bulwark against a tide of fraud, including sophisticated attacks using generative AI, in many…
More US airlines, airports moving toward biometrics for security, baggage
From Denver to Salt Lake City to Dubai, biometrics and digital ID are being activated to improve security and efficiency…
Russia wants to keep an eye on migrant workers with biometric IDs
Russia is tightening control over migrants entering the country by introducing electronic ID cards containing biometric data. Aside from biometrics,…
Isle of Man govt plans public consultation on introduction of FRT at ports
The Isle of Man continues to debate the introduction of facial recognition and identity documents to boost security at its…
Scottish review calls for clearer standards for police in biometric data retention
The Scottish government, in partnership with the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, has published a detailed review of biometric data retention practices…
North Korean mobile service apps rely on facial recognition
North Korean citizens are required to submit face biometrics to subscribe to mobile services through the official apps of North…
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