Dermalog develops biometric multi-purpose card for Maldives citizens
Maldives Immigration has introduced a new multi-purpose biometric ‘Passport Card’ that can be used as a passport, for payments, a…
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Brazil bolsters its biometrics-based citizen database
According to a ZDNet report, the Brazilian Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE) has been granted access to systems maintained by driver…
Akiyama
Akiyama is a Brazilian company specializing in biometric identification solutions. A pioneer in the market, its solutions in the areas…
UIDAI terminates 24 fraudulent apps and websites offering Aadhaar services
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the government agency in charge of Aadhaar, has shut down 24 fake apps…
Israeli government’s call for mandatory biometric ID system met with backlash
Israeli interior minister Aryeh Deri has called for all Israeli citizens to obtain a mandatory biometric identity card, with their…
Developing countries demonstrate interest in Aadhaar model
According to a recent article published by the Economic Times, the World Bank has approached the Unique Identification Authority of…
GBG to acquire IDscan Biometrics and raise up to $33.8m in share placing
Identity intelligence firm GBG has agreed conditionally to acquire identification software provider IDscan Biometrics, and raise up to £25 million…
Illinois to integrate facial recognition for driver’s licenses and ID cards
The State of Illinois will begin integrating facial recognition features this week in its driver’s licenses and identification cards as…
HID Global recognized for mobile driver’s licenses solution
Security Products magazine has selected the HID goID platform for mobile IDs as a winner of the 2016 Govies Award…
Kwick High Tech innovation supports massive biometrics programs
Some of the most ambitious biometric regulations in the world are taking place in Pakistan, where the government has determined…
