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Apple to placate EU by opening developer access to NFC scanning, Face ID

Apple’s tap-and-go mobile payments system, ID scanning and biometric capabilities should be available to rivals soon, with a report from…

 

Biometric payment cards launching in Bangladesh, approved by Mastercard

Idex Biometrics is supplying fingerprint biometric technology for payment cards to Bangladesh-based Mutual Trust Bank, as the biometrics provider expands…

 

Uber gets a blue check system for rider identity document verification

Uber is introducing a blue check system to verify users on its app, in a move designed to increase safety…

 

Canada to contract face biometrics for border app as airports worldwide embrace mobile

Canada is seeking smartphone-based face biometrics to verify the identity of travelers crossing its borders. The contract with the Canadian…

 

Trulioo partnership extension boosts Nium’s UK digital payment operations

Real-time digital payments firm Nium has struck a new deal with digital ID verification partner Trulioo to provide quick, secure…

 

Cyprus gives new details on digital ID, government plan

Cypriots may be able to access public services using a dedicated digital government portal from either June or July this…

 

Digital policy expert X-rays differences in G7, G20 approaches to DPI

The visions shared by the G7 and G20 on the development of digital public infrastructure (DPI) differ at three major…

 

Concerns at UK border over EES app wait, facial recognition screening of migrants

An app that is supposed to streamline the upcoming European Union’s Entry-Exit System (EES) will not be ready on time,…

 

Digi Yatra sidelines legacy facial recognition app maker amid data breach rumors

India’s airport facial recognition program Digi Yatra is courting controversy again after an app update and accusations that passengers’ personal…

 

Protecting minors and businesses – age verification for online safety

By Veronica Torres, Worldwide Privacy & Regulatory Counsel and Data Protection Officer at Jumio How often do children check their…

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