US bill introduced to make post office a digital ID dispensary
A logical idea in the U.S. to get more people enrolled in a trusted digital ID program has become proposed…
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Nigeria urged to adopt digital addressing system for better social welfare planning
A one-time postmaster general and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Bisi Adegbuyi, insists that a digital…
Biometric passports issuance progresses in Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe
There has been an increase in biometric passport issuance reported by the governments of Saudi Arabia and Zimbabwe, and innovation…
National digital ID launches lead to biometrics contract opportunities in Sri Lanka, Jamaica
Major biometrics contracts in the public sector dominated headlines on Biometric Update this week, with governments around the world automating…
Agencies move on digital ID while critics say Biden plan misses it
The White House is taking flak because its new cybersecurity strategy implementation plan for federal agencies ignores actions regarding digital…
Nigeria House of Reps warns against rushed biometric passport domestication project
Nigeria’s lower chamber of Parliament (House of Representatives) has warned that the federal government risks incurring huge financial cost should…
Italy advances, budgets for integration of digital IDs
The Italian government has allocated €40 million (US$43.38 million) in the hopes of resolving a dispute involving the nation’s two…
Telecoms in Belgium and Kuwait adopt biometric identity verification
Onfido and Accura Scan have each signed up telecom providers to use their selfie biometrics for identity verification. New tools…
US govt wants black-belt AI experts, better biometric verification
The federal government is rolling out two incentive programs to push a variety of biometrics programs to evolve faster. The…
Serbia lobbying Western support to carry on with smart city biometrics project amid criticism
Serbian officials are reportedly negotiating financial and technical support for U.S. and Swedish smart city tech, drawing criticism from citizens…
