China’s biometric data protection push prompts hospitality industry changes
China’s hotel industry is backing off from facial recognition “overuse” as the country’s authorities put more emphasis on protecting biometric…
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SIA and IBIA say facial recognition for airline passengers is safe, necessary
The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) are pushing congress not to approve language…
Estonia navigates future of ID cards, digital identity and digital wallets
Estonia is keeping its physical identity cards until the creation of the European Union Digital Identity (EUDI) wallet. In January,…
Brazil prepares to implement new sports betting regulations
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has published an ordinance on the implementation of new regulations for sports betting, bringing the country…
Brazil’s QI Tech claims selfie biometric unicorn status with fresh investment
Brazilian financial services infrastructure and selfie biometrics provider QI Tech claims it has reached unicorn status, following an extension to…
Corsight explains compliant facial recognition for businesses
Businesses are adopting facial recognition in business environments to meet a significant array of needs, from theft prevention in retail…
Cameroon mayors resolve to make birth registration a top priority
Local and city council mayors in Cameroon have signed a charter which reflects their desire to take birth registration efforts…
Nigeria’s President talks tax reform, digital ID and MOSIP with Bill Gates
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Bill Gates discussed the use of digital identity as a tool for improving tax collection…
Biometric device failures tainted credibility of Nigeria’s 2023 elections: report
A final report of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) on Nigeria’s 2023 presidential and national assembly elections says failures of…
Cross-border digital ID project SIDI Hub announces world tour after EU grant
After receiving a grant from the European Union, SIDI Hub, an initiative to create a digital ID that is interoperable…
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