Spain’s PM Proposes Mandatory Digital ID for Social Media Users at Davos
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has proposed sweeping changes to social media regulations, including mandatory digital identification requirements and an…
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Ethiopia and Kyrgyzstan Deployments Show Growing Adoption of Identity Tech in Schools
Digital identity technologies are seeing increased adoption in educational systems globally, with Ethiopia and Kyrgyzstan implementing new initiatives that…
Identity Tech Industry Grapples with AI in New Biometrics Institute Report
The Biometrics Institute has released a report titled “Members’ Viewpoints: The Relationship Between Biometrics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)”, addressing…
We May Need Our Mobiles, But Do We Trust Them?
Guest Essay – Nicholas Rossman, Programme Director, Mobile Ecosystem Forum The widespread adoption of mobile services has brought concerns about identity…
Nigeria Plans First Biometric Census for 2025, Allocates ₦18.2 Billion Budget
Nigeria is preparing to conduct its first biometric census in 2025, addressing a nearly two-decade gap in accurate population data. The National Population…
French Privacy Regulator CNIL Distinguishes Technical Permissions from GDPR Consent
The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) has issued new guidance clarifying the distinction between technical permissions and user consent under the General…
Vision-Box Wins €744K Contract for Mobile Biometric Stations from Portuguese Foreign Ministry
The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has awarded a €744,375 contract to Vision-Box for mobile biometric data collection stations. The procurement,…
Keyless Raises $2M, Targets Market Expansion
London-based Keyless has raised $2 million in a new funding round led by existing investors Rialto Ventures and Experian Ventures, bringing total funding to…
ID Talk: HID’s Rob Sutton on How Identity Technology Is Transforming Air Travel
This week, the ID Talk podcast welcomed Rob Sutton, HID’s Director of Solution Enablement for Aviation and Travel, who shed new light on the challenges and…
Cyprus to Launch EU-Compliant Digital ID System with Early Adoption Incentives
Cyprus is about to launch its new electronic identification system, IDMe.cy, with applications opening on January 27, 2025. The system will provide Cypriot…