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:
IriHealth Showcases AI Iris-Based Health Prescreening Concepts at CES 2026
IriHealth is presenting AI-driven health prescreening concepts at CES 2026 that analyze iris images and pupil reaction data using deep learning models. The company is demonstrating two tracks focused on risk stratification for colorectal cancer and other conditions, as well as prescreening for potential illegal drug use based on pupil response dynamics. IriHealth positions both systems as prescreening tools rather than diagnostic solutions and says commercial deployment will follow clinical validation and regulatory review. The concepts build on iris capture hardware supplied by IriTech, whose scanners have been widely used in government identity programs.
Accu-Time Reaches $1.5 Million Settlement in Illinois BIPA Fingerprint Time Clock Case
Accu-Time Systems has agreed to a proposed $1.5 million settlement resolving a class action lawsuit under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act tied to fingerprint time clock use. The settlement covers individuals who scanned fingerprints on Accu-Time devices in Illinois between 2016 and 2025 and provides estimated payments of roughly $100 to $500 per claimant. While Accu-Time does not admit liability, the case follows a familiar BIPA pattern involving notice and consent deficiencies. The outcome reinforces the ongoing compliance and financial risks associated with biometric workforce systems in Illinois.
Wegmans Posts Biometric Collection Notices at New York City Store Entrances
Wegmans has posted signage at New York City store entrances disclosing potential use of facial recognition and other biometric technologies. The notices comply with city requirements mandating transparency when businesses collect or use biometric identifiers. Wegmans says the technology may be used by asset protection teams to identify persons of interest and that data is not shared with third parties. The disclosures make visible a loss-prevention practice that is increasingly common but rarely explained to customers.
Jordan Updates Sanad App With Instant Digital Identity Activation
Jordan has updated its government services app Sanad to allow digital identities to be activated fully within the app, removing the need for in-person visits. The change enables end-to-end digital service transactions, including payments, without redirecting users to external systems. Sanad now supports Apple Pay and Google Pay and displays official digital documents such as national IDs and driver’s licenses. The move represents a significant shift toward fully remote digital identity onboarding in Jordan’s public sector.
Indonesia Renews National ID Technical Support Contract With InterBio Consortium
Indonesia has renewed InterBio’s technical support contract for the national ID system for 2026, extending a relationship that has been in place since 2017. The contract includes system maintenance, operational support, and additional ABIS licensing for population identity infrastructure. The reported value of the work is approximately IDR 79.1 billion, or about S$6.1 million. The renewal underscores the long-term operational importance of biometric system support contracts in large national ID programs.
Credas Completes First Property Transaction Using Compliance Wallet
Credas says its Compliance Wallet has been used to complete a live property transaction in the UK, allowing identity and compliance information to be reused across parties. The wallet is designed to reduce repeated checks by enabling consumers to share verified credentials with consent. Credas estimates that identity checks are typically repeated more than five times in property transactions. The milestone illustrates how digital identity wallets are beginning to move from pilots into real-world sector workflows.
Accenture and NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL Launch Universal Wallet Infrastructure
Accenture and NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL have launched Universal Wallet Infrastructure, a shared platform intended to support interoperable digital identity and credential ecosystems. The initiative focuses on providing common infrastructure for issuing, storing, and verifying credentials rather than creating a single wallet. Early adopters are participating under letters of intent as the partners validate operational models. The effort reflects growing interest in standardizing the infrastructure layer beneath digital wallets rather than building isolated solutions.
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By the ID Tech Editorial Team