ID4Africa unveils digital public infrastructure theme, dates of 2023 AGM
Proceedings at ID4Africa’s 2023 Augmented General Meeting to be held in-person in the Kenyan capital Nairobi from 23 to 25…
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Socially minded startup gets $900K investment for biometric, contactless kiosks
A niche maker of digital systems for nonprofits has raised £750,000 (roughly $900,000) in equity funding from an equally niche…
Thai government partners with 7-Eleven to issue digital IDs
The Digital Government Development Agency (DGA) in Thailand is using technology integrator Counter Service to create a new channel to…
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…
Online marketplaces say ID verification is vital amid KYC deals
Eighty-seven percent of online marketplace executives view identity verification as critical to protecting consumers and building trust in uncertain times,…
Fingerprint biometrics most common among 1.8 billion monthly Aadhaar transactions
Over 1.75 billion authentication transactions occurred in October using India’s Aadhaar digital identity program, bringing the total to date to…
New Fujitsu security research center in Israel to further develop digital identity tools
Japanese tech giant Fujitsu has announced plans to set up a research center for data and security in Israel as…
Reorg to shave millions in one-time costs for Precise Biometrics
As demand weakens for mobile phones, Precise Biometrics is losing a key member of its management team to another firm…
Effectiveness of privacy proposals in India, Australia and the US depend on details
Observers of privacy legislation expected or planned next year around the globe are not finding a lot to be hopeful…
ID4Africa LiveCast Episode 36
ID4Africa LiveCast Episode 36 Online December 7, 2022 – 13:30 GMT ID4Africa’s next LiveCast will feature thought leaders and senior…
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