Kuwaiti authorities have successfully used mandatory biometric fingerprinting to apprehend hundreds of individuals wanted for various crimes, according to a recent report. The initiative, which has been implemented at Kuwait International Airport and … [Read more...] about Biometric Fingerprinting Aids in Arrests of Hundreds in Kuwait
Europe’s Biometric Enty-Exit System to Go Live November 10, Says EU Home Affairs Commissioner
"There may have been times you believed it will never happen. But it's going to happen. Everything is coming together." The European Union's post-Brexit Entry/Exit System (EES) will become operational on November 10, according to EU Home Affairs … [Read more...] about Europe’s Biometric Enty-Exit System to Go Live November 10, Says EU Home Affairs Commissioner
Uganda Prepares Large-scale Biometric Registration for National ID
Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is preparing for a significant national ID enrollment and renewal exercise starting in October 2024. The initiative will involve deploying 5,680 biometric kits equipped with iris … [Read more...] about Uganda Prepares Large-scale Biometric Registration for National ID
Apple Cracks Open the Door to iPhone NFC, SE
Apple will soon allow developers to offer in-app NFC contactless transactions using the Secure Element on its iPhone devices. Previously, NFC functionality on iPhones was largely limited to Apple Pay, with strict controls over its use. But in the … [Read more...] about Apple Cracks Open the Door to iPhone NFC, SE
Identity News Digest – August 16, 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: Mauritania Launches Digital ID for e-Services, Built on TECH5 Platform Mauritania has launched … [Read more...] about Identity News Digest – August 16, 2024
UK’s Biometrics Ethics Group Gets Six New Members
The United Kingdom's Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group has found its newest appointees. They include Giles Herdale of Herdale Digital Consulting; Matt James, an associate professor of bioethics and medical law; Criminal Law Commissioner Penney … [Read more...] about UK’s Biometrics Ethics Group Gets Six New Members
Identity News Digest – August 15, 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: Bhutan’s Digital ID System Shifts to Polygon Blockchain Bhutan has transitioned its National … [Read more...] about Identity News Digest – August 15, 2024
Mauritania Launches Digital ID for e-Services, Built on TECH5 Platform
Mauritania has launched a new digital identity app offering access to government services, building on a successful pilot built on biometric technology provided by TECH5. The company won the contract for a digital ID pilot back in June of 2022, … [Read more...] about Mauritania Launches Digital ID for e-Services, Built on TECH5 Platform
Turkey Plans to Register Foreigners’ Biometric Data
Turkey is planning to implement a new border security measure that involves taking fingerprints from foreigners entering the country. The plan was announced by Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya in an interview with the pro-government newspaper … [Read more...] about Turkey Plans to Register Foreigners’ Biometric Data
NIST’s Digital ID Lead Highlights PKI, Passkeys for Federal Cybersecurity
Federal officials are emphasizing the need to further standardize and implement new identity authentication measures, such as phishing-resistant authentication methods and quantum-resistant cryptography, across Federal agencies. During a recent … [Read more...] about NIST’s Digital ID Lead Highlights PKI, Passkeys for Federal Cybersecurity
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