Indiana slow on mDLs but it’s beating California
Some U.S. states, like Maryland, have rushed to set up mobile driver license, but far from all 50 see the…
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Selfie biometrics app for farmers launches in Australia; digital ID program looms
The nostalgic image of the agrarian farmer is pixelating in Australia, where AgPick Technology, an agritech provider based out of…
Taiwan regulator says banks, fintechs should push digital ID verification envelope
Taiwan’s financial industry is advocating for digital identity verification, as the country’s Financial Supervisory Committee (FSC) pushes initiatives designed to…
Harmonized data repository for student digital ID in India about to go live
A platform that will serve as a central data repository for a student digital ID scheme dubbed “One Nation One…
UK government committee floats digital voting IDs for upcoming elections
As the UK prepares for a tense new round of elections in 2024, the government is trying to handle the…
Indonesia to roll out digital ID, other DPI platforms this year
The Indonesian government says a digital ID, an instant digital payments service and a data exchange platform will be launched…
UK police have been secretly using passport database for facial recognition for 3 years
Police in the UK have been using the country’s passport holder database to conduct facial recognition searches without public disclosure,…
Digital ID project in Barbados may arrive home this year
After years of work by the government, Barbadians could have a digital ID anytime this year, following assurances from the…
Biometrics trials to replace passport checks, ID cards for healthcare indicate trend
Biometrics are replacing identity documents in two of the most-read stories on Biometric Update this week, at least on a…
It’s not like lightning, but US expanding digital ID systems for travelers
Half of the 2024 operational commitments made by the U.S.’ top transportation security agency involve digital identity. Officials with the…
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