Belgium to Launch IBAN-Name Check to Strengthen Bank Transfer Security
Belgium’s banking sector will begin rolling out a new security feature known as the IBAN-name check this summer, ahead of a European Union deadline of October…
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China Prepares Rollout of National Cyberspace ID for Internet Users
Next week, China will see the launch of a national digital identity credential known as the Cyberspace ID. The new system, governed by the Administrative…
Himachal Pradesh Launches Aadhaar-Based Face Authentication for Ration Distribution
Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in India to deploy Aadhaar-based facial authentication across its public distribution system (PDS) for ration…
Bangladesh Introduces First Commercial Biometric Metal Credit Card with Mastercard and IDEX
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), working with Mastercard and IDEX Biometrics, has begun issuing what it describes as the world’s first commercially available biometric…
Council of Europe Launches Tender for Biometric Access Systems to Modernize Armenia’s Probation Service
The Council of Europe (CoE) has issued a contract notice seeking suppliers of biometric access control systems and IT equipment to support the digital…
AI Update: Show Up Fully and Authentically
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 White House is…
Congress Passes “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Unleashing Record Biometric and AI Funding at U.S. Borders
The U.S. Congress has passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1), setting in motion an unprecedented expansion of biometric surveillance and artificial…
Ecuador Modernizes Border Security Nationwide with Regula Forensics Technology
Ecuador has launched a comprehensive modernization of its border control systems through the deployment of advanced document examination devices from Regula…
London Police Made Over 1,000 Arrests Using Live Facial Recognition
The Metropolitan Police Service has reported making 1,035 arrests using Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology since the beginning of 2024, including 93…
flydubai Installs Biometric Smart Gates for Crew, Tapping AI to Speed Immigration
Dubai-based airline flydubai has joined forces with UAE technology company emaratech to install advanced biometric gates for crew members at Dubai…