Fee-Based SPID Paths Add Pressure to Italy’s Shift Toward CIE and IT Wallet
Italy’s digital identity market is gradually shifting toward credentials issued directly by the state as private providers behind the SPID system begin…
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Canada Issues RFQ for Digital Fingerprinting and CPIC Verification Services
Canada’s House of Commons has issued a request for quotation for digital fingerprinting and Canadian Police Information Center verification services, putting a…
AI Update: Mashed Into Guacamole
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: Oracle’s latest…
UK Fraud Strategy Sets £250M Target, Mandates Director IDV by Year-End
The UK Home Office has published its Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2029, committing more than £250 million – roughly $335 million USD – over the next three years to…
Bhutan Integrates NDI Wallet with Passport System for eKYC-Enabled Applications
Bhutan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has launched an electronic Know Your Customer service that connects the country’s National Digital…
CBP Seeks Single Contractor to Run Nationwide Electronic Fingerprinting Program
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a draft solicitation seeking one company to operate its nationwide electronic fingerprinting program, covering…
Brazil Phases In Biometric Requirement for BPC Social Assistance Beneficiaries
Brazil’s federal government has established a phased biometric registration requirement for recipients and applicants of the BPC, the country’s continuous cash…
European Commission Publishes Age Verification Use Case Manual for EUDI Wallet
The European Commission has published an Age Verification Use Case Manual for the EU Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet, providing a practical guide to how…
Ottawa Issues Dual Signal on Surveillance and Biometric Privacy
Canada tabled new lawful access legislation this week as the federal government seeks to close a gap between its surveillance powers and those of its Five Eyes…
FaceTec’s Jay Meier Outlines Vision for Extending Verified Identity Beyond the Airport Security Zone
FaceTec Chief Identity Technology Strategist Jay Meier has described a new concept in development that would allow government-verified biometric identity…