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Corsight solidifies Paraguay presence with facial intelligence licensing deal

Grupo Vázquez, a business conglomerate based in Paraguay, has entered into an agreement with Corsight AI to obtain a license…

 

SuperCom books $11M in new orders and contracts in Europe and US

SuperCom has, yet again, announced a series of developments, showcasing its expanding influence and financial success in both European and…

 

Yoti hopes forthcoming DISD bill retains DVS, tightens rules for digital ID providers

UK digital identity verification firm Yoti has posted suggestions for the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill (DISD) and for…

 

US wants EU members to give access to travelers’ biometric data by 2027

The U.S. authorities continue to push for access to EU member states’ biometric databases to conduct traveler screening as part…

 

Police Scotland’s body camera rollout delayed by data privacy concerns until 2025

The deployment of body-worn cameras (BWCs) for Police Scotland officers is facing delays, with the anticipated rollout now postponed until…

 

AI potential outweighs deepfake risks only with effective governance: UN

September 15 marks the United Nations’ International Day of Democracy, and this year Secretary-General António Guterres annual message focuses on…

 

Azerbaijan plans rapid digital ID adoption to boost economy

Azerbaijan is planning to have 1 million citizens using digital identities by the end of 2026, the country’s Ministry of…

 

Kenya’s digital ID rollout holds trust, transparency lessons: CFI report

The benefits of digital public infrastructure (DPI) can only be realized if the government is committed to a high-quality implementation…

 

UK lawmakers debate facial recognition as a solution for retail crime

UK retail crime levels have been surging in recent years with lawmakers launching an inquiry on organized shoplifting gangs, including…

 

DR Congo cancels biometric national ID contract; Idemia ‘determined to collaborate’

The Democratic Republic of Congo has cancelled a $697 million contract to set up a biometric national identity system and…

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