US might have to settle for compromised ID cards
In a development that surprised few paying attention to the U.S. plan to get more-secure IDs in the hands of…
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Facial recognition under scrutiny in Ireland as PSC exec claims department does not track biometrics
The infrastructure behind Ireland’s Public Services Card (PSC), an ID credential for accessing services, does not track holders’ biometric data,…
Veridos seals deal for Latvia biometric passport, to unveil new security features for IDs
Germany-based integrated digital ID solutions provider Veridos has announced a deal for the delivery of over a million biometric passports…
Moscow court rules in favor of Smart Engines in Citibank ID scanning software row
The Arbitrazh Court of Moscow ruled in favor of Smart Engines in a lawsuit that saw the local Citibank subsidiary…
Digital ID schemes marginalizing Roma in Serbia, Rohingyas in Myanmar: reports
Digital identity tech and legislation are accused of human rights offenses in Europe and Asia for automatically excluding certain communities…
Is UK voter requirement an opportunity for biometric ID documents?
New opinions offered on how the UK can deal with the contradiction of a new law requiring ID to vote…
Ugandan parliament to probe biometric ID card printing contract awarded to Veridos
The Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs of the Parliament of Uganda has announced plans to investigate the problems surrounding…
Printed version of Philippine digital ID reaches 2M as issuance of physical cards climbs
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has reported progress in issuing the digital printed version of the Philippines national ID (PhilID)…
NADRA partners up to ID thousands of deceased people with biometrics
Pakistan‘s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chhipa Welfare Association to biometrically…
Political violence in Nigeria destroys biometric voter IDs; government rushing replacements
Almost 70,000 permanent voter ID cards were destroyed this week when a government office in Nigeria was set ablaze. In…
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