Czech Republic rolls out new digital ID app with over 70K downloads on first day
The Czech Republic has launched eDoklady (or eDocuments), the country’s new digital ID application, with over 70,000 people downloading it…
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Assessing digital identity systems for access to financial, government services in Nigeria
In today’s rapidly evolving digital age, the importance of establishing one’s identity has become increasingly recognized as a fundamental prerequisite…
Refugees face challenges with UK biometric residence permits
Some UK councils are refusing to recognize biometric residence permits (BRP) which may be putting newly recognized refugees at risk…
New ID proposed in US for people released from prison
A bipartisan group from the U.S. House of Representatives is pushing legislation that would make it mandatory to give all…
Iowa to use ID.me for ID verification in unemployment applications
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has announced it is partnering with ID.me for faster ID verification in the unemployment system. As…
The govt body fighting against extortion in Cameroon’s civil registration sector
Adeline N., a mother of four, resident in the town of Bamenda in the North West Region of Cameroon, secured…
Biometrics Institute Asia-Pacific Conference
Biometrics Institute Asia-Pacific Conference Sydney, Australia May 22-23, 2024 For over two decades, the Asia-Pacific Conference has brought together a…
UK government retains Deloitte to beef up knowledge-based ID verification options
Deloitte will continue to provide digital identity verification for the GOV.UK One Login system, following the extension of a six-month…
Clear biometrics integrate with software in healthcare, real estate sectors
Identity verification provider Clear has announced that its biometric identity verification will be used in the Landing flexible apartment membership…
UNECA identifies 11 priorities for digital ID use in Nigerian state
A blueprint that highlights key areas in which digital identity can deliver high value for the development efforts of Nigeria’s…
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