Russian Hackers Breach Ukraine’s Digital Infrastructure, Impacting Diia Mobile ID
A cyberattack attributed to Russian hackers has disrupted Ukraine’s government services and compromised sensitive personal data stored in state registries. The…
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Turkey to Integrate Blockchain into National Digital ID System
Turkey is advancing its national digitization efforts by implementing blockchain technology in its digital identity system. The initiative builds upon the T.C.…
Belgium’s Enabel Updates IT and Biometric Equipment Tender for DRC Development Project
Enabel, Belgium’s development agency, has issued a new tender for supplying office, computing, and biometric equipment to a partner institution in the…
Texas Court Allows Google to Depose State Officials in Biometric Privacy Lawsuit
The Texas Court of Appeals has granted Google permission to question Texas state officials in an ongoing privacy lawsuit, marking a significant development in…
Metropolis Acquires AI Vision Firm Oosto in $125M Deal
AI-powered parking platform Metropolis is acquiring computer vision company Oosto, formerly known as AnyVision, for $125 million, marking a significant…
UK to Launch Digital Driving Licenses This Year
The United Kingdom plans to introduce digital driving licenses in 2025 as part of its broader GOV.UK One Login initiative, which has already integrated 50…
IDnow Joins €8M EU Project ACHILLES to Develop Ethical AI for Identity Verification
A major European identity verification provider has joined an €8 million EU-funded initiative aimed at advancing ethical and transparent artificial…
AI Update: The White House Orders AI Dominance
Welcome to the newest edition of ID Tech’s AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: The outgoing Biden…
Korean Politician Proposes Stricter Biometric Data Protection Laws, Affecting Tech and Entertainment Sectors
A new amendment to South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) has been proposed by Representative Lee Soo Jin, aiming to enhance regulations…
Romania Orders Mobile Fingerprint Readers for EU Border Security
The Romanian Border Police has awarded a 24-month, 6.87 million RON framework agreement to GRAPHIT Innovation Factory for mobile fingerprint readers to enhance…