Quad Should Push DPI to Counter Undemocratic Influence: Carnegie
A recently published note from one of the oldest and most prestigious think tanks in the world is making the case for Digital Public Infrastructure. The…
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ID Tech Digest – September 30, 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: German Government…
Key DIATF Architect Joins Kantara as CTO
The Kantara Initiative has announced the appointment of Dr. Carol Buttle as the organization’s first Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Dr. Buttle joins from the…
Thousands of Kuwaitis Rush to Register Biometrics Ahead of Deadline
Kuwait has been witnessing a surge in citizens undergoing mandatory biometric fingerprinting ahead of the September 30 deadline for Kuwaiti nationals. Around…
After Split from ECOWAS, Sahel Nations Announce New Biometric Passports
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will introduce new biometric passports to strengthen regional ties following their departure from the Economic Community of West…
Music Streaming Provider Trials Zwipe’s Biometric Access Cards
Zwipe has announced that one of the leading global digital music streaming and media service providers is currently testing its biometric access cards, with…
World Bank Policy Note Argues e-Signatures a ‘Key Enabler’ of Digital Transactions
A new Policy Note from the World Bank, “Electronic Signatures: Enabling Trusted Digital Transformation,” argues that electronic signatures are not only…
German Government to Develop Its Own EUDI Wallet, Allow Private Sector Efforts in Parallel
The German government has formally announced plans to develop its own European Digital Identity Wallet, which will let citizens store identity data and…
NC Appeals Court Rejects Student Digital ID for Voting
Just weeks before the upcoming presidential election, the North Carolina Court of Appeals has blocked the use of mobile student IDs from the University of…
ID Talk: Decoding the IN Groupe-Idemia Talks with Danielle VanZandt
On the latest episode of ID Talk, Frost & Sullivan’s Danielle VanZandt returns to discuss one of the most significant M&A stories in the identity technology…