Nadra eyes smart cards for kids
Children in Pakistan could soon carry biometric identity cards, according to the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). The administration…
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Philippine ePassports soon to include iris scans
The Philippine government is planning to introduce iris scans as a part of its e-passport program. According to a report…
Intellicheck Mobilisa gets TSA approval for TWIC readers
Intellicheck Mobilisa has announced its TWIC Reader Plus Models IM2610 and IM2620 have been approved by the TSA. “TSA has created…
Big Government will exploit Big Data
Big government is increasingly exploiting “Big Data” to track U.S. citizens at unprecedented rates without effective oversight. Big Data is…
Oklahoma woman sues over ‘mark of the beast’ drivers’ license requirements
The devil uses a high-definition camera. And as a result, Kaye Beach of Oklahoma doesn’t drive. Well, she can’t, because…
Smart Card Alliance publishes white paper on smart cards and NSTIC
The Smart Card Alliance has developed a new white paper focused on smart card technology and strong credentials within the National…
Precise Biometrics partners with SPARC
Precise Biometrics has partnered with SPARC, a software product development company to the government and commercial sectors. Under the partnership,…
Mauritius set to introduce biometric ID cards
The Mauritius Government is set to issue new biometric smart ID cards, set to cost the country roughly $40 million….
Eid Passport gets cross-certification with CertiPath PKI Bridge
Eid Passport Inc. has achieved cross-certification with the CertiPath PKI Bridge. The CertiPath PKI Bridge serves as the central hub that enables…
Viscount Systems gets new U.S. Department of Labor contract
Viscount Systems has announced a new U.S. government contract for a U.S. Department of Labor facility in Atlanta. Specifically, the installation…
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