Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today:
Vietnam to Assign Electronic Identification Codes to Real Estate
Vietnam has issued a decree introducing electronic identification codes for housing and real estate products, embedding digital ID concepts into national property registries. The framework assigns unique system-generated identifiers to individual properties and aligns with Vietnam’s broader push toward digitized, identity-linked government databases.
Parsons Wins $392 Million Federal Contract to Expand Biometrics Work
Parsons has secured a ten-year, $392 million federal contract to support biometrics and network engineering operations. The award builds on the company’s expanding footprint in government biometric systems, including maritime, defense, and access-control programs.
New Zealand Supermarket Cooperative Publishes PIA for Facial Recognition Trial
Foodstuffs South Island has released a Privacy Impact Assessment for a facial recognition trial at two supermarkets, outlining strict watchlist criteria and human-in-the-loop review controls. The trial is positioned as a staff safety measure and operates under New Zealand’s Biometric Processing Privacy Code.
Neurotechnology Face Liveness Tech Passes Level 2 PAD Evaluation
Neurotechnology says its face liveness technology has passed a Level 2 presentation attack detection evaluation aligned with ISO/IEC 30107-3. The assessment tested resistance to more sophisticated spoofing methods, supporting use in regulated onboarding and identity systems.
Ethiopia Seeks Bids for 20 Million Secure Resident ID Cards
Ethiopia’s National ID Program has issued a tender for 20 million pre-personalized secure resident ID cards under its Fayda digital ID initiative. The procurement signals a major issuance phase as the country scales national identity coverage.
UIDAI Revises Aadhaar PVC Card Fee, Removes Hologram
India’s UIDAI has raised the Aadhaar PVC card fee and discontinued the use of holograms on newly issued cards. The changes reflect ongoing operational adjustments as Aadhaar verification increasingly relies on digital and QR-based mechanisms.
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By the ID Tech Editorial Team