US oversight body calls for more real-world biometrics testing, bias protections
A federal U.S. agency wants more testing of biometrics applications in the real world, stronger protections against bias and more…
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Open Home Foundation launches to defend privacy, choice in smart homes
The Open Home Foundation has launched as a non-profit to support privacy, choice, and sustainability for smart homes. This will…
Steak n Shake takes PopID biometrics chain-wide
PopID has announced its biometric check-in and checkout will now be available on ACRELEC kiosks at all 300-plus Steak n…
Fujitsu scolded for identity error in Japan’s My Number system
Japan’s My Number personal ID system is planning to allow digital identity documents as valid proof of identity when obtaining…
UK researchers extract drug residue from gel-lifted fingerprint biometrics
A new breakthrough in a familiar technology could help researchers use fingerprint biometrics to solve cold cases. A press release…
ID platform delivered by WISeKey facilitates digital govt services in Seychelles
A digital identity platform dubbed SeyID has been successfully delivered for the government of Seychelles by WISeKey and is already…
Vietnam set to issue digital IDs for service access, plans to include foreigners
Vietnam is set to issue digital ID cards for people to use in interactions with public agencies, complementing the VNeID…
UAE Pass gets security enhancement, new uses as digital ID adoption soars
Users of the United Arab Emirates’ official digital ID (UAE Pass) have been told how to make us of a…
U.S. military’s health agency invites proposals for digital transformation initiative
The U.S. Army’s Defense Health Agency (DHA) has issued a call for submissions to address how digital transformation can be…
Burkina Faso gets support from Japan to enroll IDPs for biometric ID
The government of Burkina Faso recently got a boost from Japan to its efforts in conducting biometric identity enrollment for…
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