Another Dating App Gets Targeted with a BIPA Class Action Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the dating app Victoria Milan by plaintiff Michael Massel, alleging violations of the Illinois Biometric…
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Ghana Launches Digital ID App Linked to National Biometric Database
Ghana has launched the “CitizenApp”, a digital platform designed to enhance public service delivery and streamline government interactions. Officially…
Indonesia Urges on ASEAN Digital Economy Negotiations as DPI Strategizing Intensifies
Indonesia is pushing for the members of ASEAN to speed up negotiations over a proposed “Digital Economy Framework Agreement” (DEFA) that would include support…
France to Bring Health Card Into Digital ID App, Forego Biometric Registration
France’s digital transformation in healthcare continues with the announcement that the Carte Vitale – the country’s health insurance card – will soon be…
European Commission Proposes Digital Passport App for Schengen Travel
The European Commission has introduced a proposal to digitalise passports and identity cards under a new initiative called the “EU Digital Travel application,”…
ID Tech Digest – October 8, 2024
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: OMB Guidance on…
Biometric Screening Expected to Be Key to 2026 World Cup Fan Influx
With sports-related travel surging, biometric security technology will play an increasingly important role from the border to the stadium gates. As Travel and…
Indonesian Telco Trials Facial Recognition for Prepaid Card Registration
Indonesian telecommunications operator Telkomsel has begun trialing facial recognition technology to streamline its processes for prepaid card registration and…
Getaround Sued for Alleged Violations of Illinois Biometric Privacy Law
A class action lawsuit has been filed against car-sharing company Getaround, alleging violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The…
OMB Guidance on AI Procurement Stresses Need to Avoid Bias, Vendor Lock-In
The White House Office of Management and Budget has issued a new formal guidance concerning the procurement of artificial intelligence tools, with important…