Biometrics investors pursue scale, sustainability balance
Budgets for biometrics and government digital ID programs made up the main theme of the most-read news items on Biometric…
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Physical IDs no longer mandatory in Azerbaijan, where 65% use digital identity
Physical and digital IDs have reached parity in Azerbaijan, where the government has announced that identity information provided through the…
Issuance of 2.5M smart IDs part of South Africa’s 2025 budget plan
South Africa’s Home Affairs Department says it plans to issue at least 2.5 million smart ID cards with funds from…
Identita deny allegations they issued 18K ID cards to foreigners for bribes
The former senior manager of Malta’s Identita, Ryan Spagnol, is suing former MP Jason Azzopardi for libel over allegations that…
Digital rights advocates say Nigeria’s NIMC has work to do on data mishandling
In the past weeks, there has been a flurry of reports about the commercialization of personal data by some websites…
Biometrics, electronic devices and identity credentials converging
Biometrics in electronic devices and ID documents to support digital identity are a major theme of the week’s top stories…
myBID decentralized digital identity software uses biometric functionalities
myBID has unveiled updates to its digital identity management software, tailored for use in accessing government services, international travel, and…
New Zealand trust framework looks to onboard digital ID providers
In an interview with Radio New Zealand (RNZ), Digital Identity New Zealand Executive Director Colin Wallis confirms that the country’s…
Biometric verification is becoming part of the global health toolkit
Use cases for biometrics and digital ID in digital healthcare systems continue to proliferate globally. Indonesian healthcare authorities have deployed…
Sri Lanka ID card project new tender imminent after cabinet approval
After many months of backroom discussions, the Sri Lankan cabinet has given its greenlight for a new national ID card…
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