World Bank identifies priority actions for DPI in Equatorial Guinea
A World Bank team has identified immediate actions which the government of Equatorial Guinea should undertake in ramping up its…
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Some sort of ID could be ‘inevitable’ for UK: lawmakers
The UK is still debating national identity documents and digital identities, with lawmakers and experts arguing that the creation of…
Voice biometrics need hybrid model for secure authentication, says Meta patent
Engineers at Meta have filed for a patent to cover an authentication system that combines voice biometrics with skin vibrations….
PCTF authentication component ready for inclusion in DIACC program
The Digital ID Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) has released its Pan-Canadian Trust Framework (PCTF) Authentication Final Recommendation V1.2, making…
Retail AI and biometrics provider Aisles raises $100M to launch investment arm
Retail biometrics and technology provider Aisles has launched a new venture capital investment arm, fueled by $100 million in new…
Ethiopia hiring consultant for financial management of its national ID
The Ethiopian government, with the support of the World Bank, is seeking a financial officer to be a consultant for…
UK gov’t overhauling civil registration services, appoints new leader
The UK’s Home Office has announced an initiative aimed at improving the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) office through…
Nepal reverses mandatory national ID requirement for social security benefits
The government of Nepal has reversed its decision to mandate the use of national identity cards for citizens to receive…
Digital rights advocates say Nigeria’s NIMC has work to do on data mishandling
In the past weeks, there has been a flurry of reports about the commercialization of personal data by some websites…
What to do if certificates for passive authentication fail
By Ihar Kliashchou, Chief Technology Officer at Regula Electronic documents are praised for their top-notch security, mainly due to RFID chip…
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