Trust lacking as African digital ID systems expand
A pair of editorials suggest that government digital ID initiatives in West Africa and East Africa are facing a shortfall…
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Investments in airport biometrics and health pass adoption grow as sector reopens
Aviation sector investments in biometrics and digital health pass adoption feature in the most-read news coverage on Biometric Update this…
Tech5 brings inclusive biometrics expertise to ID2020, Good Health Pass Collaborative
Tech5 is the latest biometrics provider to sign onto the Good Health Pass Initiative, becoming a general partner and contributor…
PhilSys digital ID enables 2.4M new financial inclusion accounts
More than 2.4 million unbanked registrants to the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) national digital ID have signed up for LandBank…
Philippines begins ID cards delivery, plans biometric KYC launch by year end
Digital ID cards are now being distributed to Filipinos who have completed the biometric phase of registration with the Philippines…
South Africa’s proposed new biometrics policy meets sharp criticism
A draft identity management policy proposed by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) which will allow access by police…
National identity systems still works in progress, biometrics investment market strong
Government digital ID efforts and investments in biometric technology made up most of the top stories on Biometric Update over…
Philippine Department of Education pitches PhilSys digital ID benefits to student leaders
The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) held a National Orientation event this week to introduce Student Government Officers to the…
Nigeria reiterates crucial role of biometric national ID, updates SIM registration policy
The National Communications Commission – the federal government agency that regulates Nigeria’s telecommunications industry — has again underlined the importance…
PhilSys digital identity registration system to be fast-tracked
The National Economic Development Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua has praised the new Philippine Identification System (PhilSys)…
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