UIDAI sows confusion with Aadhaar photocopy warning, ‘normal prudence’ retraction
India’s biometric digital identity issuer scored an own goal by effectively announcing the security risks built into the scheme. The…
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Biometrics India Expo 2022 co-located with RFID India Expo / SmartCards Expo
Biometrics India Expo 2022 co-located with RFID India Expo / SmartCards Expo Delhi NCR, India September 21 – 23, 2022…
National digital ID card market bounces back after slow 2020
The global market for ‘smart’ or digital ID cards issued by governments has rebounded from the early impacts of the…
Maryland launches digital ID option for flight in and out of Washington airports
A second U.S. state is giving residents the option of adding a digital ID or mobile driving license to Apple’s…
Biometric self-service ID, passport kiosks planned for South Africa
South Africa’s Home Affairs Department has unveiled plans for the imminent roll-out of a biometric self-service system to enable citizens…
Challenges for digital IDs, yes, but enticements among early adopters too
It is still a far piece until researchers have hard, comparable numbers on what digital IDs can contribute to or…
Australian, US states to trial mobile driver’s license apps
Australia’s Queensland will test out a mobile driver’s license app for an eventual statewide release in 2023, while California may…
India’s DigiLocker ties into WhatsApp to improve government service access with digital ID
Indian government digital ID wallet DigiLocker will be available through WhatsApp in a bid to increase accessibility of government services…
Colombia deploys Tech5 biometrics to streamline issuance of gun permits, increase security
Indumil, Colombia’s state-owned weapons manufacturer and permit issuer, has selected Tech5, together with proprietary technology firm Accesos Holográficos, as partners…
Togo eyes more robust digital ID system to enhance inclusion, tackle future challenges
The West African nation of Togo is considering building a stronger digital ID ecosystem for identification and social protection data…
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