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:
FNF and CLEAR Partner on Biometric Real Estate Security
Fidelity National Financial has partnered with CLEAR Secure to integrate biometric identity verification into its inHere digital real estate transaction platform. The first phase launched in July 2025 in select markets, with plans for broader rollout. CLEAR’s CEO Caryn Seidman Becker and FNF’s CEO Mike Nolan emphasized the goal of preventing fraud such as wire scams and impersonation, while privacy questions remain about biometric use in property transactions.
Visa and TECH5 Launch Seven-Year DPI Collaboration
Visa and TECH5 have signed a seven-year strategic agreement in Dubai to develop Digital Public Infrastructure solutions worldwide. The partnership combines Visa’s payment capabilities with TECH5’s biometric and identity technologies, including plans to explore identity wallets with embedded payment features. TECH5’s CEO Machiel van der Harst and Visa’s Svyatoslav Senyuta said the collaboration aims to support financial inclusion and secure digital ecosystems across diverse regulatory environments.
ICE Awards $9.2M Facial Recognition Contract to Clearview AI
ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations division has finalized a $9.2 million contract with Clearview AI, including $3.75 million upfront, to use facial recognition in cases involving assaults on law enforcement officers and child exploitation. The contract grants access to Clearview’s database of billions of images scraped from public sources. Civil liberties groups have criticized the deal, citing privacy risks, while Clearview remains under legal pressure from a class-action settlement in Illinois tied to biometric privacy law.
UK Tests AI Facial Recognition for Offender Monitoring
The UK Ministry of Justice has launched an £8 million pilot program requiring offenders in four probation regions to perform remote check-ins via smartphone video selfies and AI-based facial verification. Participants also answer behavior-related questions, with concerning responses or failed checks triggering alerts to probation officers. The trial complements existing GPS tagging and in-person meetings, and could expand nationwide if successful, though privacy advocates warn about risks of misidentification and surveillance.
Michoacán Pilots SAFR Live Facial Recognition
The Mexican state of Michoacán has introduced a pilot using the SAFR facial recognition platform to identify missing persons and individuals with arrest warrants. Cameras installed across roads and public spaces connect to the state’s C5 command center and databases from prosecutors and private security systems. Authorities report 319 entries in the system so far and claim 99.87 percent accuracy. Human rights groups have raised concerns about surveillance and data retention.
NAIA Deploys Collins Aerospace Facial Recognition
New NAIA Infra Corp. has partnered with Collins Aerospace to roll out facial recognition kiosks at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Twenty-four self-service kiosks are now active, with the system expected to expand into a full biometric passenger journey in the future. The project accompanies infrastructure upgrades including thousands of new seats, faster Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning units.
Oman Grants Legal Recognition to Digital IDs
The Royal Oman Police announced that certified electronic versions of national ID cards and driver’s licences are now legally recognized. Citizens and residents can use digital credentials via the ROP app or website in many official contexts, such as interactions with government agencies, banks, and police. The move is part of Oman’s digital transformation strategy, though officials stress physical cards may still be required in some cases.
By the ID Tech Editorial Team
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