French gov’t confirms hack of at least 18M records from ID document database
France’s government has confirmed that a database storing records of identity documents suffered a breach of millions of entries containing…
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Regula analysis finds ID document verification hardest for Arabic, Chinese, Japanese
While the Latin alphabet is the alpha and omega for around 40 percent of the world’s people, that still leaves…
Entrust upgrades IDV as Australia expands AML/CTF rules to new sectors
Australia is expanding its Anti‑Money Laundering and Counter‑Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) framework, with the most significant changes in nearly two decades. The…
Finland moves to centralize passport, id issuance at foreign missions
The government of Finland has proposed amendments to the country’s legislation on passport and identity card services that would improve…
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…
Regula improves consistency in complex document forensics with 4308M spectral comparator upgrade
Regula has significantly upgraded its 4308M dual‑video spectral comparator. The hardware and software changes should perk up decision makers at…
New global framework raises bar for gov’t identity document security
Identity documents are fundamental to governance and fraud protection. While often associated with legacy processes and obsolete practices, well functioning…
USCIS explores remote identity verification for immigration services
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) from industry on remote document authentication and identity…
Pakistan pushes stricter ID oversight, NADRA upgrades Pak ID for visa applications
Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) will intensify its cooperation with law enforcement agencies in identifying and deporting undocumented…
Australian ID trial for young offenders looks to rebuild lives
Rehabilitating those who committed crime is an important feature of modern justice and it’s even more so for young offenders….
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