Unique Identification Authority of India Asks to Accept NPR’s Biometric Data
The Times of India yesterday reported that the Union Cabinet of India intervened to settle the turf war between the…
civil ID
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Gambian Biometric Identification Programme Progressing Well
The Gambian government has announced that its biometric identification system is establishing itself successfully with about 302,637 people enrolled and…
Philippines Election Commission Urges Biometric Voter Registration
With 2013 elections looming on the horizon, the Republic of the Philippines Commission on Elections has urged old and new…
China to Include Fingerprints in ID
In January 2013, the Chinese government will require its citizens to register their fingerprints when applying for ID cards. This…
India Building World’s Largest Biometric Database
India’s identification policy will amass the world’s largest biometric database. The plan’s stated objectives are to improve social welfare by…
Biometric Passports and ID Cards to be Issued to Armenians in June
Armenia is the latest country to add biometrics technology to their IDs and passports. In 2011, its government passed legislation…
China to Roll Out E-Passports to Citizens
China will rolls out e-passports to its citizens starting May 15, 2012. This is to protect the personal data of…
Canadian Government To Consider Biometrics For Permanent Residents To Combat Fraud
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney says that he is leaning towards amending his omnibus immigration bill in support of extending biometric…
