Finns Test Mobile-Based Digital Passport
Finnish authorities are piloting a digital passport in a partnership between Finnish Border Control, Finnair, the airport company Finavia, and airports in Edinburgh, London, and Manchester. Participants […]
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Global Developments Show Selfie Onboarding’s Ongoing Ascent
In the fast-growing selfie onboarding space, social media platform X stole the show this week with its confirmation that it will enable premium users to […]
X Confirms Selfie-Based Biometric IDV Plans
“X,” the social media platform formerly known as ‘Twitter,’ has changed its privacy policy, noting that the platform may collect users’ “biometric information” with their […]
TSA Seeks mDL Exemption to REAL ID Rule
The Transportation Security Administration is seeking public comment on a “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” that would allow the continued use of mobile driver’s licenses even […]
Alaska Airlines Embraces Airside’s Digital ID for Remote Check-In
Alaska Airlines has launched a mobile passenger identity app allowing US and Canadian passport holders to bypass the check-in process for international flights. The ‘Mobile […]
Proposed Digital ID for Metaverse Raises ‘Social Credit’ Concerns
China Mobile, the country’s state-owned telecommunications company, has proposed a “Digital Identity System” for the so-called ‘metaverse’ in negotiations with the United Nations’ International Telecommunications […]
X Prepares Selfie-Based IDV Feature: Researcher
X, the social media company formerly known as Twitter, may be preparing to implement a selfie-based identity verification system, according to independent app researcher Nima […]
California Seeks to Enroll 1.5M in Mobile ID Pilot
California’s Department of Motor Vehicles is inviting up to 1.5 million people to participate in a pilot of its mobile driver’s license (mDL). Available through a dedicated […]
TECH5 Patents Mobile-Based 3D Fingerprint Tech
TECH5 has received a US patent for the neural network-based biometric scanning and liveness technology used in its T5-AirSnap Finger solution. Patent 11721120, titled ““Contactless […]
Mobile Student ID Trend Picks Up Steam in Kentucky
The University of Kentucky is rolling out a mobile student ID for the coming school year. Students will be able to use the WildCard Mobile ID to […]
Kenya Signs Digital ID MoU With UNDP
Kenya has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to advance its digital identity initiative. Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary […]
Singapore to Allow Digital ID in Presidential Election
Singaporeans are set to have the option to use their mobile ID app, Singpass, as proof of identity when casting their votes in the upcoming […]
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