UK’s ANNA Money Bolsters Security with Random Selfie Checks
ANNA Money, a fintech company claiming a customer base of more than 100,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom, has announced biometric […]
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Decentralized Biometric Data Storage Reduces Privacy and Security Risks, Says Privado ID Co-Founder
Evin McMullen, co-founder of Privado ID, advocates for a decentralized approach to managing biometric data, citing privacy and security concerns associated with centralized systems. In […]
GSA Introduces Facial Recognition for Login.gov Sign-In
The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced the general availability of facial recognition technology for Login.gov, its single sign-on platform for accessing federal services. This […]
Namibia Launches Biometric Pensioner Verification Tools
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) of Namibia has introduced new biometric verification technology to streamline the process for pensioners. This initiative includes a mobile […]
Kazakhstan to Implement National Biometric Authentication System by Year-End
Kazakhstan is set to implement a centralized national system for remote biometric authentication by the end of the year, marking a significant advancement in the […]
Zetrix Launches ZCert for Cross-Border Verification of Chinese Digital IDs
Zetrix, a blockchain-based platform, has introduced a new identity verification service named ZCert, aimed at enabling the digital authentication of Chinese Digital IDs outside of […]
Intercontinental Digital ID Verification Demonstrated at IVC24 Summit in Australia
An important development emerged from the International Identity and Verifiable Credentials (IVC24) Summit held in Australia from October 3-4. A proof-of-concept demonstration showcased the successful […]
Veridocs Enhances Identity Assurance Platform with Mobile ID and Facial Recognition Modules
Kentucky-based Veridocs has announced enhancements to its Evolution identity assurance platform, adding new capabilities for mobile driver’s license (mDL) reading and facial recognition. The upgrades […]
Fiji Launches National ID Program to Enhance Digital Services and Financial Inclusion
A workshop marking the commencement of Fiji’s National ID Program was held in Suva last week. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Reserve […]
Proposed ‘Improving Digital Identity Act’ Aims to Establish White House Task Force on Digital ID
Legislators in the United States are advocating for federal involvement in developing digital identity ecosystems as states increasingly adopt mobile driver’s licenses and other digital […]
Trinsic and Mitek Showcase Mobile Driver’s License Applications at California DMV Hackathon
Trinsic and Mitek Systems recently demonstrated innovative uses of mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) at a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Hackathon. They showcased how […]
Humanity Protocol Testnet Attracts 25,000 Users in First 24 Hours
Humanity Protocol, a decentralized identity project backed by Polygon Labs and Animoca Brands, has launched its testnet and garnered 25,000 sign-ups within the first 24 […]
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