UNICEF urges governments to use schools to close global birth registration gaps
UNICEF has new operational guidance that calls on governments to leverage schools as a way to register millions of older…
Schools
News and information about the use of biometrics in schools, or for the purpose of collecting biometrics from students. These systems can range from time & attendance systems, access control systems or cafeteria point-of-sale systems.
FinCEN expands student aid fraud crackdown beyond identity verification
The U.S. Treasury Department is expanding its campaign against federal student aid fraud beyond applicant identity verification, asking banks and…
India continues APAAR student ID rollout as adoption campaign expands
An Indian state minister has reiterated the importance of owning the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) student digital ID,…
Nigeria integrates national student IDs, digital identity system
Millions of Nigerian student records are being integrated with the country’s national digital ID, in a move that the federal…
Brazil considers legal basis for facial recognition use from roads to schools
A bill introduced in Brazil’s parliament proposes regulations for the use of facial recognition in the country’s schools, amidst a…
Raonsecure expands digital credentials platform for students
Raonsecure is expanding integration of its identity and competency verification system into digital ID systems for education organizations. The company…
Austria adds digital student id to eAusweise wallet with Youniqx Identity
Austria has rolled out a digital student identification card with the help of its technology partner Youniqx Identity, which has…
Anonyme Labs partners with Utah Valley University to introduce student digital wallet
Anonyme Labs is working with Utah Valley University (UVU) on a pilot project for student verifiable credentials (VCs). The company…
UIDAI tightens rules on Baal Aadhaar, updates biometrics for 10M schoolchildren
India is tightening up its signature Aadhaar national ID, making sure duplicates and any redundant looseness that remains in the…
1Kosmos and Fischer Identity partner on IDV, passwordless authentication for schools
1Kosmos has entered into a partnership with Fischer Identity to provide identity verification and passwordless authentication services to colleges and…
