America's Social Security Administration is now requiring long-time users of its online system to switch to Login.gov as their authentication mechanism. The requirement applies to users who created online accounts before September of 2021, though … [Read more...] about Social Security Makes Login.gov Mandatory for Online Users
Identity News Digest – July 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: New Study Flags Vulnerabilities of “Fingerphoto” Biometrics Researchers from the Norwegian … [Read more...] about Identity News Digest – July 16, 2024
Former White House Lawyer Joins Plurilock Advisory Council
Plurilock has appointed Bryan Cunningham to its Industry Advisory Council. Cunningham, a former White House cyber and national security lawyer, brings a wealth of experience in cybersecurity, national security, and data protection. Highlights … [Read more...] about Former White House Lawyer Joins Plurilock Advisory Council
Swiss e-ID Head Says Pilot ‘Already a Success’
The head of Switzerland's digital ID project is trying to press forward as the government's legislators seek a legal basis for a national e-ID system, and says that a small regional pilot is already making the case for digital ID. Speaking at … [Read more...] about Swiss e-ID Head Says Pilot ‘Already a Success’
Florida Shuts Down Mobile ID, Seeks New Vendor for Re-Try
The government of Florida has abruptly shuttered its mobile ID service and is looking for a vendor to help it build a replacement. The state had first announced a mobile ID-focused collaboration with Thales back in 2020, designating the latter … [Read more...] about Florida Shuts Down Mobile ID, Seeks New Vendor for Re-Try
NatWest, OneID Seeks to Streamline Digital Business in Scandinavia
NatWest, the prominent United Kingdom bank, has announced plans to use OneID's digital identity system for its Structured Finance business in Finland, Norway, and Sweden. The move means that anyone with an online banking account in any of these … [Read more...] about NatWest, OneID Seeks to Streamline Digital Business in Scandinavia
Comelec to Issue Digital IDs for Filipino Voters Overseas
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines has announced plans to issue digital voter identification (ID) cards specifically for overseas Filipino voters, in an initiative that aims to facilitate their participation in an internet … [Read more...] about Comelec to Issue Digital IDs for Filipino Voters Overseas
Digital ID Goes Geopolitical in Australian Effort to Counter China’s Influence
Australia is set to invest nearly AUD $3 million in developing digital identity infrastructure for Pacific Island nations as part of a broader strategy to counter China's influence in the region. The funding is part of a AUD $6.3 million package … [Read more...] about Digital ID Goes Geopolitical in Australian Effort to Counter China’s Influence
DHS Awards Contracts for Privacy-Focused Digital ID Tech
The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has awarded contracts to six startups—Credence ID, Hushmesh, Netis d.o.o., Procivis, SpruceID, and Ubiqu—to develop privacy-enhancing digital wallet technologies, with … [Read more...] about DHS Awards Contracts for Privacy-Focused Digital ID Tech
Omnigarde Celebrates Rankings Leap in FRVT 1:1 Testing
Omnigarde LLC has announced that its latest AI-powered face recognition software, Omnigarde-004, has achieved a top three position among U.S. companies and a top 15 position globally in the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Face … [Read more...] about Omnigarde Celebrates Rankings Leap in FRVT 1:1 Testing
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