Singapore orders Meta to use facial recognition to stem scams
The Singapore government has directed Meta to implement stronger safeguards such as facial recognition technology to combat Facebook impersonation scams….
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Singapore ICA leverages iris biometrics, robotics to streamline ID and passport renewal
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) has announced the launch of a new services center (ISC) to facilitate…
Aviation giant tenders contract for extensible digital identity platform
Singaporean air cargo and aviation catering company SATS has issued a tender for a next-generation Single Digital Identity (SDI) platform…
Reality Defender, Trust Stamp selected for CyberBoost Catalyse
Reality Defender is participating in the Singapore Cybersecurity Agency sponsored CyberBoost Catalyse, “a prestigious program designed to help innovative cybersecurity…
Mastercard and Feedzai partner in fraud prevention
Mastercard is partnering with Feedzai to make it easier for more banks to identify and stop scams. Scams cost more…
Thailand biometric immigration clearance system needs capacity upgrade
The Immigration Bureau of Thailand has told lawmakers that it is currently working to increase the database capacity of its…
Singapore regulator studying age assurance for social media services
Singapore has already slapped app stores with age verification requirements, and is among nations exploring age assurance measures for social…
Biometric e-gates speeding up border processing around the world
Face biometrics is a fast-growing trend for border control and travel. The past year saw increasing implementation of biometrics for…
Singapore slaps app stores with age verification requirement for adult apps
Singapore will impose age assurance requirements on app stores starting in April 2025, blocking underage users from downloading social media…
Singapore expands passport-free biometric clearance
At Singapore’s bus halls of Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, travellers will soon be able to enjoy passport-less clearance using face…
