US election likely to be a missed opportunity to advance digital ID policy
The 2024 U.S. election represents an opportunity for social dialogue around digital identity policy in the wake of a series…
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India to pilot Digi Yatra for foreign nationals in 2025
India is planning an international pilot project for June 2025 that will see the introduction of facial recognition technology beyond…
Papua New Guinea advances digital ID, wallet and govt platform to pilot
Papua New Guinea has stood up a new digital ID, wallet and online government platform, and plans to pilot them…
UK police organized crime unit seeks new facial recognition software
The UK’s main law enforcement agency against organized crime is looking into new facial recognition solutions, as the country doubles…
The EUDI Wallet was not meant for age assurance: AVPA
The European Union should not look at the EU Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet as an age-assurance solution to keep minors…
Global shift to digital govt accelerates
Governments around the world are increasingly turning to digital platforms to enhance public service delivery and address various global challenges,…
Digital health IDs soon to be accessible on Google Wallet in India
By next year, Indian citizens will have access to their Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) ID cards through Google Wallet….
Fingerprints leave mark on law enforcement with news from Blue Biometrics, NEC
In 2024 the FBI celebrates 100 years of fingerprinting technology, which continues to roll out new innovations in the present….
White House issues new directive for responsible federal acquisition of AI
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a new memorandum directing federal agencies to improve their responsible…
Chinese nationals can now verify their IDs digitally overseas
Chinese nationals will be able to authenticate and verify their identities digitally during electronic know your customer (eKYC) processes overseas….
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