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: Further EES Delays ‘Cannot Be Completely Excluded’: European Commission The European Union's planned … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – October 1, 2024
Trinidad and Tobago to Implement e-Passports, Digital Travel Forms
Trinidad and Tobago will soon implement e-passports and digital embarking/disembarking forms, as announced by Finance Minister Colm Imbert during the budget presentation on September 30. The transition from machine-readable passports to e-passports … [Read more...] about Trinidad and Tobago to Implement e-Passports, Digital Travel Forms
Malaysia’s Digital ID Becomes Mandatory for Driver Services
Starting October 10, 2024, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) will make it mandatory for users to log into its MyJPJ app using MyDigital ID, a single sign-on (SSO) system designed to enhance the security and ease of accessing digital … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Digital ID Becomes Mandatory for Driver Services
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 to Develop Its Own EUDI Wallet, Allow Private Sector Efforts in Parallel The … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – September 30, 2024
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 UK government’s Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), where she served … [Read more...] about Key DIATF Architect Joins Kantara as CTO
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 6,000 Kuwaitis have been turning up daily at fingerprinting facilities, a significant … [Read more...] about Thousands of Kuwaitis Rush to Register Biometrics Ahead of Deadline
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 necessary but critical for the seamless operation of the digital economy. The document advocates … [Read more...] about World Bank Policy Note Argues e-Signatures a ‘Key Enabler’ of Digital Transactions
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 industry: IN Group's exclusive talks to acquire Idemia's identity division from … [Read more...] about ID Talk: Decoding the IN Groupe-Idemia Talks with Danielle VanZandt
ID Tech Digest – September 27, 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: DHS Unlocks $279.9M for FY24 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program The Department of Homeland … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – September 27, 2024
Idemia Likely Winner of IRS Biometrics Contract After Compressed RFQ Process
Idemia appears to have secured a contract with the IRS for a multi-biometric identification system after a short "Request for Quotation" process. The solicitation, published on September 25, 2024, required proposals by September 27, leaving little … [Read more...] about Idemia Likely Winner of IRS Biometrics Contract After Compressed RFQ Process
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