Shift to SSI could preserve security of India’s digital ecosystem at scale
The Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and the Digi Yatra Foundation have released a joint paper that argues for…
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Idex loses NOK 90M ID Centric investment, turns to smaller share sale
Idex Biometrics is considering a private placement for 10 percent of its shares to replace a canceled deal. A proposed…
US bill would require warrants for digital surveillance, biometric searches
A House bill introduced by Reps. Thomas Massie and Lauren Boebert would impose a broad warrant requirement on government searches…
Massachusetts police share fingerprint data with ICE despite limits, report says
A new report from Citizens for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) says Massachusetts police departments, sheriffs, courts, and other justice system actors…
Tighter policies lead to fewer facial recognition searches for Detroit police
Police use of facial recognition technology continues to be an issue of concern globally – and pressure to put proper…
US FMCSA tightens ID checks for driver database, taps Idemia
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced new identity verification requirements for selected users…
Wicket, Paciolan deal opens up big market for biometric ticketing at college sports
Biometric ticketing and facial authentication company Wicket has announced a partnership with Paciolan, which provides ticketing, fundraising, marketing, and analytics…
Iraq to begin biometric registration for 2M eligible voters April 30
Iraqi authorities will on Thursday begin biometric capture for about two million citizens who are eligible to vote in the…
UK to launch spending, delivery inquiry into national digital identity scheme
The UK’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has announced an inquiry into digital ID in Britain. A government release says the…
Togo issues 6M unique numbers as MOSIP-based digital ID project progresses
Figures from the Togolese government indicate that at least six million people have already been issued a Unique Identification Number…
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