World rebukes coverage of Brazil’s ban on offering crypto for biometrics
World has announced the creation of more than 23 million World IDs – an impressive feat, considering how it has…
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Regula IDV software now compatible with more biometric passport readers
More biometric passport and ID card scanners will now be compatible with the identity verification software provided by Regula following…
For Kantara, ISO 17065 means more clarity, flexibility in certification
Kantara Initiative is transitioning its U.S. operations to the ISO/IEC 17065 standard for conformity assessment. In a video presentation, Kantara’s…
Age assurance community gathers to work on global standards for local regulations
The global community of age assurance stakeholders is preparing to meet in Amsterdam to discuss a rapidly changing regulatory landscape,…
Tony Blair: Digital ID system can stop populists, bring order to illegal immigration
Tony Blair has another argument for introducing digital IDs in the UK – fighting populism. The former British Prime Minister…
ECOWAS to continue accepting old passports, ID cards from citizens of three Sahel states after exit
Citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger who hold passports and ID cards with the ECOWAS logo will still get…
Payments and identity converging in digital wallets
Digital wallets tend to be designed primarily for digital IDs or online payments, but as the applications are related, applying…
EWC brings update on EUDI Wallet pilots
The European Union is currently conducting four Large-Scale Pilots (LSPs) which will lay down the foundation of the future EU…
Greece: digital wallet ticketing system deemed success in measure to curb violent fan behavior
An initiative designed to curb violent fan behavior has been declared a success by Greek officials. The digital ID system…
Nepal integrates national ID with digital govt app to expand public service access
The Nepalese government recently integrated the national ID system with a digital government application dubbed Nagarik App to enable expanded…
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