Privacy and security concerns from digital identity growth addressed by civil society, governments
Even before the pandemic hit, digitization was growing at an incredible rate. Now, the need for contactless services has increased…
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States ponder facial recognition regulation, survey shows heightened privacy concerns in China
More regulations for facial recognition may be coming, with NJ considering a wide-ranging proposal, and a new Amnesty International campaign…
Digital ID and KYC coming for remote voting in India, Aadhaar biometrics use continues to expand
India’s Electoral Commission says it will begin issuing digital ID for voters and accept digital KYC processes on the National…
Taiwan digital ID delayed until privacy regulation passes
Taiwan’s government has pulled out of a NT$4.8 billion (roughly US$171 million) digital identity (eID) card trial in Hsinchu City,…
Bangladesh industry group calls for biometric registry of factory owners for digital government services
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has announced it is preparing a biometric database of factory owners to…
Nepal leverages digital ID registration to launch e-government app to Beta
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MoCIT) of the Nepalese government has launched a national government services app, Nagarik,…
Colorado launching ID.me biometric identity verification to fight pandemic claims fraud
ID.me has been selected by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment to provide biometric identity proofing as protection against fraud…
Taiwan puts digital ID project on hold, Japan plans to expand use of My Number card
Taiwan authorities says they are deferring plans for the issuance of a digital ID card until crucial issues related to…
Idemia NSS to provide biometrics and identity services at 4,000 US post offices
Idemia National Security Solutions (NSS) has won a contract from the U.S. Postal Service to provide biometrics capturing and in-person identity…
Indian Supreme Court to review Aadhaar biometric system ruling
India’s Supreme Court is currently reviewing its recent ruling in favor of Aadhaar, writes The Hindu. Questioning the constitutionality of…
