Swedish Police Launch Tender for National Fingerprint Reader Upgrade
The Swedish Police Authority has launched an open procurement process for the supply of fixed fingerprint readers, signaling a broader effort to modernize the…
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Spanish City of Valladolid Launches Major Tech Upgrade, Including Biometric Signature Platform
The Spanish city of Valladolid has issued a sweeping public tender for digital infrastructure upgrades across its municipal government, including the…
Corsight AI Advocates for Real-Time Surveillance Tools After Capital Jewish Museum Shooting
A recent deadly shooting outside Washington D.C.’s Capital Jewish Museum has prompted renewed calls for advanced surveillance tools, as law enforcement…
ID Tech Digest – May 22, 2025
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: IOM Publishes…
Ethiopia Launches Fayda Digital ID System to Cover 90 Million Citizens by 2027
Ethiopia has officially launched the Fayda digital ID system, a foundational digital identity platform developed in collaboration with TECH5 and Visa. The…
Kenya Unveils Strict Rules for Biometric Data Processing and Child Privacy
Kenya’s data protection regulator has published new draft guidance on biometric data processing and children’s data protection, signaling a major policy shift…
Saudi Arabia Launches Instant eSIM Service for Hajj Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new digital service that enables Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to activate eSIM cards instantly upon arrival, streamlining mobile…
Brazilian Court Backs Betting Firm’s Biometric Age Checks in Landmark Ruling
A Brazilian court has ruled in favor of NSX Brasil, allowing the betting operator to continue its activities after successfully demonstrating the use of…
Portugal Launches Advanced Biometric Border Control Systems at Entry Points
Portugal has launched a new suite of biometric border control systems at its airports and seaports as part of a broader European effort to modernize Schengen…
World Foundation Raises $135M to Expand Biometric ID Network in US Market
World Foundation has raised $135 million through a strategic token sale, aimed at accelerating the expansion of its biometric identity verification network,…