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WISeKey Expands Digital ID Solutions Across Africa Following Seychelles Success

WISeKey has entered negotiations with multiple African governments to implement customized digital identity systems in the wake of its experience in…

April 25, 2025

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Cambodia Rolls Out Biometric ID Cards with QR Codes for Digital Services

Cambodia has launched a new electronic identification system (eID) featuring biometric data integration, QR codes, and enhanced digital authentication…

April 25, 2025

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New Zealand Looks to Set Standards for Selfie ID Verification and Anti-Spoofing

New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has launched a new initiative to develop technical standards for selfie capture and liveness detection…

April 25, 2025

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GLEIF Partners with Chinese Platform to Expand Global Business ID System

The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) has announced a new partnership with Chinese business information platform Qichacha (QCC) aimed at…

April 25, 2025

LinkedIn Expands ID Verification System to Third-Party Platforms

LinkedIn has announced an expansion of its identity verification system, allowing verified status markers to appear on third-party websites and applications.…

April 25, 2025

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Milwaukee Police Consider Sharing Mugshot Data in Exchange for Facial Recognition Tech

The Milwaukee Police Department is weighing a proposal to share approximately 2.5 million jail records and mugshots with private company Biometrica in exchange…

April 25, 2025

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Trump Admin Launches Mandatory Biometric Registry for Undocumented Immigrants

The Trump administration has launched a new online portal requiring millions of immigrants to register their biometric data and personal information with the…

April 25, 2025

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ID Tech Digest – April 24, 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: Civil Liberties…

April 24, 2025

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UT Austin Student Government Proposes Switch to Digital Campus ID Cards

The University of Texas at Austin Student Government is moving forward with a legislative proposal to implement digital student IDs, offering students…

April 24, 2025

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New Encrypted Facial Recognition Tech Promises Privacy-First Biometrics

CryptoLab, a cybersecurity firm specializing in homomorphic encryption, will unveil its new Encrypted Facial Recognition (EFR) solution at the RSA Conference…

April 24, 2025

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Identity Week aims to be a significant identity industry catalyst. It’s our mission is to help accelerate the move towards a world where trusted identity solutions enable governments and commercial organisations to provide citizens, employees, customers and consumers with a multitude of opportunities to transact in a seamless, yet secure manner. All the while preventing the efforts of those intent on doing harm. identityweek.net

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