World Record Academy recognizes UAE biometric database as world’s biggest
The Untied Arab Emirates (UAE) has received official certification for having the world’s largest biometric database. Specifically, the Emirates Identity…
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Changes to Australia’s privacy law remove ban on biometric data for crime-fighting
Under changes to Australia’s privacy law, facial scans taken for passports, drivers’ licenses, or nightclub entry can now be kept…
U.S. electoral system requires reform, biometric technology
It is an understatement to observe that the United States has an electoral system that is completely disorganized, and which…
Nigerian NPC chairman looks to consolidate biometric collection efforts, says those not captured in the next census no longer Nigerian citizens
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) in Nigeria has said any Nigerian who is not captured in the…
Smartmatic, Haiti partner for national biometric civil ID and registry
The government of Haiti has announced it will partner with Smartmatic to modernize the Caribbean country’s civil and identity registry…
South African Home Affairs on target to introduce Smart ID Cards in 2013
The Home Affairs Department of South Africa has issued 100 pilot Smart ID Cards in the first two quarters of this…
Kenya to delay biometric voter enrolment
Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will delay its scheduled biometric enrolment of voters. Originally, the commission intended to…
DigitalPersona CEO addressed European biometric conference
Richard Agostinelli, the recently installed President and CEO of DigitalPersona, talked about leveraging biometric databases to create value for citizens…
New DigitalPersona fingerprint readers to be used in India
The new DigitalPersona, Inc. family of U.are.U 5100 fingerprint modules and readers will be used for India’s UID project. The…
CMITech awarded UID certification by Indian government
CMITech Company, Ltd., a leading developer of iris recognition systems, announced that it has been awarded certification for its BMT-20…
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