Vietnam mandates face biometrics for mobile device registration
A facial recognition process is now required for new mobile device registrations in Vietnam. The policy took effect April 15…
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UK to deploy biometric ID in prisons after 179 released in error
The UK government has announced the digitalization of the prison system, with a new biometric ID system aimed at preventing…
Maritime Passport prepares to launch digital wallet for seafarers’ ID management
The idea of a global digital credential management system for seafarers continues to gain traction, and was considered at a…
UK payroll provider deal brings Credas’ biometric right to work checks to 150K
UK payroll software platform Finity has struck a deal with Credas to use its biometric identity verification to carry out…
Philippines plans ID verification for healthcare with PhilSys integration
The Philippines is planning to modernize its healthcare delivery system with an integration of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). An…
Idaho law limits use of digital ID, bans compelled adoption
Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed into law Senate Bill 1299, which limits how public entities can use digital identification…
iDen2, Carahsoft deal brings decentralized digital identity platform to US agencies
iDen2 has entered a strategic partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp. to expand the availability of its platform across U.S. government…
Breaking down the European Commission’s white label age verification app
The European Commission’s white label age verification app is technically ready – but what does it do? Day two of…
How we talk when we talk about age assurance
The lexicon of age assurance is a complex stew of technical, regulatory, political and promotional language. Competing agendas, regional differences…
Ireland wants to make its welfare card more like a national ID
Ireland’s government wants to enable citizens to use Public Services Cards (PSC), currently distributed by the Department of Social Protection…
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