Alabama Expands Biometric Surveillance of Undocumented Immigrants Under New Security Law
Alabama has enacted a new law mandating the collection of biometric data from undocumented immigrants in state custody. Signed by Governor Kay Ivey, Senate…
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DHS S&T to Expand Identity Tech Challenge Program After Promising Test Results
The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) plans to expand its Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstrations…
ID Tech Digest – May 12, 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: Romania Opens…
Taiwan Security Firm Lydsec to List on Emerging Market as Keypasco
Lydsec Digital Technology, operating under the brand name Keypasco, will list on Taiwan’s emerging stock market on May 13, 2025. The company’s shares will…
FCT Partners with Interac to Launch Digital ID System for Real Estate Deals
FCT, a Canadian provider of title insurance and real estate technology, has partnered with Interac Corp to integrate the Interac Verified digital identity…
UNICEF Rejects Israel’s Facial Recognition Plan for Gaza Aid Distribution
UNICEF has rejected Israel’s proposal to implement facial recognition technology as a prerequisite for Palestinians in Gaza to access humanitarian aid, citing…
Google to Pay Record $1.4B in Texas Privacy Settlement Over Data Collection
Google has agreed in principle to pay $1.375 billion to resolve two lawsuits brought by the state of Texas over alleged violations of consumer privacy laws.…
Vietnamese Digital Bank First in SE Asia to Earn Top Biometric Security Rating
Cake Digital Bank has become the first digital-only bank in Southeast Asia to achieve ISO/IEC 30107-3 Level 2 certification from iBeta for its facial biometric…
South Africa Extends Smart ID Cards to 1.4M Permanent Residents and Citizens
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has expanded its smart ID card program, granting eligibility to more than 1.4 million individuals previously excluded…
Romania Opens Tender for Citizenship Management System With Biometrics Capability
Romania’s National Citizenship Authority has issued a new open tender for the development and implementation of a digital platform called “RODUC,” aimed at…