Melbourne Plans AI-Powered Facial Recognition Upgrade for City CCTV Network
The City of Melbourne is considering a substantial upgrade to its public surveillance network that would add facial recognition and artificial intelligence…
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NZ Launches Digital ID App to Streamline Verification for Locals and Tourists
The New Zealand Government has officially launched NZ Verify / Whakatūturu, a new mobile application designed to simplify digital identity verification for…
Saskatchewan Police to Deploy Advanced Biometric Monitoring in Detention Cells
The Prince Albert Police Service and the Saskatchewan Marshals have announced a new partnership to implement biometric monitoring systems in detention cells,…
Illinois Court Gives Final OK to $50M Clearview Settlement
A federal court in Illinois has granted final approval to a $50 million class action settlement in a major biometric privacy case against facial recognition…
UK’s One Login Digital ID System Loses Key Security Certification
The UK government’s flagship digital identity program, Gov.uk One Login, has lost its certification under the Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework…
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…
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…