The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the availability of $279.9 million in grant funding for the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). Now entering its third year, the program aims to bolster the … [Read more...] about DHS Unlocks $279.9M for FY24 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
ITIF Pushes for Digital ID Over Age Estimation in Comments on EU’s Digital Services Act
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has submitted comments to the European Commission regarding the proposed guidelines for enforcing minors' protection online as part of the Digital Services Act (DSA), underscoring the … [Read more...] about ITIF Pushes for Digital ID Over Age Estimation in Comments on EU’s Digital Services Act
Aussies Leverage Mobile IDV to Streamline Visa Application Process for Pacific Islanders
The Australian Government has launched a new mobile app designed to streamline the visa application process for Pacific Island countries. Dubbed the "Australian Immi App," it's aimed at providing a cost-effective solution that enhances mobility and … [Read more...] about Aussies Leverage Mobile IDV to Streamline Visa Application Process for Pacific Islanders
China Intensifies Biometric Surveillance to Crack Down on North Korean Defectors
China has escalated its efforts to identify and deport North Korean defectors by enhancing biometric surveillance along its northeastern border. According to a new report based on official documents and accounts from individuals familiar with the … [Read more...] about China Intensifies Biometric Surveillance to Crack Down on North Korean Defectors
ID Tech Digest – September 26, 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: Identity Industry Shrugs Off the Politics in Cautiously Optimistic SIA Survey A new report from the … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – September 26, 2024
Identity Industry Shrugs Off the Politics in Cautiously Optimistic SIA Survey
A new report from the Security Industry Association paints a portrait of an industry that, despite its challenges, continues to show resilience and growth as it heads into the final quarter of the year. The September-October 2024 SIA Security … [Read more...] about Identity Industry Shrugs Off the Politics in Cautiously Optimistic SIA Survey
ID Tech Digest – September 25, 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: NZ Grocery Chain Says FRT Prevented 130 Serious Incidents A six-month trial of facial recognition … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – September 25, 2024
SITA Partners with Airports Authority of India to Deploy Biometric Solutions Across Airports
SITA has announced a partnership with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to deploy its Smart Path biometric technology across nine Indian airports as part of the DigiYatra initiative. The collaboration aims to enhance passenger experience by … [Read more...] about SITA Partners with Airports Authority of India to Deploy Biometric Solutions Across Airports
Gartner Forecasts 500 Million Mobile ID Users by 2026
By 2026, Gartner forecasts that at least 500 million smartphone users will regularly use digital identity wallets (dubbed "DIWs" in Gartner's parlance) to make "verifiable claims". This represents a major shift in how people manage and verify … [Read more...] about Gartner Forecasts 500 Million Mobile ID Users by 2026
ID Tech Digest – September 23, 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: FBI Issues RFI for Clearview-type Tech The FBI has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – September 23, 2024
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