UK Lords committee urges delay for EU’s EES and ETIAS
A government committee in the United Kingdom is calling for the rollout of the European Union’s biometric-based travel schemes to…
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Australia’s age verification trial for porn sites extends to cover social media
Friction over age assurance laws for online pornography is heating up in Australia. ABC News reports on varying reactions to…
Singapore plans expansion of biometric airport lanes to more travelers, airports
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has announced that all foreign visitors arriving at Changi Airport in Singapore can now…
Africa’s digital ID experiences yield lessons on engaging stakeholders, open standards
There is significant progress in the implementation of legal and digital identity systems in Africa, but there is a barrage…
NADRA selling biometric kit abroad, denies reported CNIC issuance expansion at home
In recent developments, Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has made considerable steps in improving digital identity management services…
Trinsic launches reusable digital ID network with biometrics partners
A new digital identity network has been launched by Trinsic, which describes it as the “first identity acceptance network” with…
ID4Africa celebrates identity strides as 10th AGM kicks off with record attendance
The 2024 Annual General Assembly (AGM) of ID4Africa, the identity movement which is now easily the largest on the continent,…
Kenya fast-tracking digital ID, birth certificate issuance with new registration offices
Kenya’s government has taken decisive steps to enhance the efficiency of its citizen registration process. Principal Secretary of Immigration and…
Huawei accelerates global digital transformation with digital ID, ICT and 5G projects
In recent years, global telecommunications provider Huawei Technologies has significantly ramped up its involvement in infrastructure projects aimed at supporting…
Move over, Armani: Italy’s It Wallet is the digital ID accessory of the season
Bravo to Italy for the forthcoming launch of its digital wallet scheme, clearing the path for a national digital identity…
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