Indonesia will roll out a limited release of its new digital government platform, INA Digital, later this month. The release includes three core services: INA Ku (public service portal), INA Gov (government administration portal), and INA Pas … [Read more...] about Indonesia Prepares Limited Launch of Digital ID System
Identity News Digest – September 6, 2024
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: FaceTec’s ‘UR Codes’ Offer Transformative Potential—for Free FaceTec has introduced a new … [Read more...] about Identity News Digest – September 6, 2024
Mastercard and Smile ID Partner to Streamline Merchant Onboarding Across Africa
Mastercard has partnered with Smile ID, an African digital Know Your Customer (KYC) provider, to enhance and streamline the merchant onboarding process in over 50 African countries, including South Africa and Nigeria. Mastercard will integrate … [Read more...] about Mastercard and Smile ID Partner to Streamline Merchant Onboarding Across Africa
Biometrics Institute Congress
The Biometrics Institute Congress is a premier event for professionals seeking to understand and influence the future of biometrics. The Institute provides an independent and trusted platform for biometric discussion and high-level networking and … [Read more...] about Biometrics Institute Congress
Denver Airport Deploys Face-scanning Kiosks
Denver International Airport (DIA) has brought facial recognition technology to 15 gates to streamline the boarding process for international travelers. The system compares travelers' photos to government-stored images, such as passport and visa … [Read more...] about Denver Airport Deploys Face-scanning Kiosks
FaceTec’s ‘UR Codes’ Offer Transformative Potential—for Free
FaceTec has launched a new identity verification solution that leverages biometrics together with QR codes, and could have a transformative impact across a number of sectors. Its UR Codes are essentially QR codes that encode detailed biometric … [Read more...] about FaceTec’s ‘UR Codes’ Offer Transformative Potential—for Free
Mauritius Launches Digital ID as Part of Digital Transformation Strategy
Mauritius has officially launched its Mobil ID digital identity card, marking a major step in the nation's digital transition. The Mobil ID, developed in collaboration with Thales and Harel Mallac Technologies, aligns with the country's "Digital … [Read more...] about Mauritius Launches Digital ID as Part of Digital Transformation Strategy
South Africa’s Department of Transport Picks IDEMIA for New Driver’s License Production
The Department of Transport (DOT) in South Africa has named IDEMIA Identity and Security South Africa as the preferred bidder to produce the country’s new smart driver's license cards. IDEMIA Identity, a subsidiary of the French multinational … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Department of Transport Picks IDEMIA for New Driver’s License Production
Congo Cancels $1.2B Biometric ID Contract
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has canceled a $1.2 billion contract aimed at establishing a national biometric ID system. The project was meant to be handled by IDEMIA in partnership with the intermediary Afritech, but was called off on … [Read more...] about Congo Cancels $1.2B Biometric ID Contract
Singapore’s ‘Home Team’ Wins Innovation Award for Biometric Tech
Two innovative projects by the Biometrics & Profiling Centre of Expertise (B&P CoE) at HTX have been recognized with the Merit Award at the Science, Technology, and Engineering Innovation Challenge (STE IC) held on August 28, 2024. The award … [Read more...] about Singapore’s ‘Home Team’ Wins Innovation Award for Biometric Tech
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