Kenya, Nigeria take steps to clear huge biometric passport, background check backlogs
The Interior Ministers of Kenya and Nigeria recently gave ultimatums to their collaborators to ensure that the huge backlog of…
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Delaware triples locations for Idemia’s biometric background checks
Delaware State Police have chosen Idemia to provide a way for members of the public to carry out in-person or…
US wants comments on new ID vetting rules for transportation workers
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is looking for comment on proposed rules for new vetting of landbound employees. The TSA,…
Telos opens locations for biometric enrollment to TSA PreCheck
Telos Corporation has opened 10 locations for people to enroll their biometrics and sign up for membership to the U.S….
Idemia lobbies TSA over Clear identity checks amid airport market share competition
Digital identity giant Idemia, which provides biometric devices used in background checks for TSA PreChecks as well as supplies the…
Sterling and ID.me launch virtual US employment eligibility document review service
Sterling Check Corp. has partnered with ID.me to launch a virtual I-9 document review service. The service will be integral…
Happy with results, ID.me and Sterling extend digital identity deal by 5 years
A pair of ID services companies say they have extended their product-development agreement until 2028. ID.me and Sterling Check say…
HireRight expands biometric capabilities with acquisition of DTIS
HireRight, a leading global provider of technology-driven workforce risk management and compliance solutions, has announced the acquisition of a majority…
Zinc raises £5M to expand global, reusable background checks
London-based background check startup Zinc has raised £5 million (roughly US$6.4 million) in a series A funding round with plans…
Trua spun out to launch verified digital ID for consumer applications
Digital identity-verification and screening firm Trua has unveiled the launch of a new product and its separation from mother company…
