Cognitec Delivers 250 FaceVACS-Entry Cameras for Australia’s Biometric Border Automation
Cognitec Systems is in the process of delivering 250 of its “FaceVACS-Entry” biometric camera systems to the Australian Department of Home Affairs, fulfilling…
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GBG Taps Mattr to Bolster Australian mDL Checks as Market Aligns on ISO 18013-5
Global identity data intelligence specialist GBG has announced a significant enhancement to its Australian operations, integrating support for mobile driver’s…
NSW to Replace Licence Register Facial Recognition System by 2026
Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) has launched procurement for a new facial recognition platform that will be embedded in the state’s licence and Photo…
Australian Regulator Proposes Digital ID for Prepaid SIM Verification
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has opened consultation on amendments that would allow telecommunications providers to use accredited…
WA Police Chief Backs Exploring Retail Facial Recognition As Privacy Fight Intensifies
Western Australia Police Commissioner Col Blanch has voiced support for retailers deploying facial recognition in stores, suggesting the technology could help…
Kmart Found in Breach of Privacy Laws Over Facial Recognition Trial
Australia’s Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has ruled that Kmart’s use of facial recognition in its stores was unlawful, finding that…
ID Tech Digest – September 16, 2025
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: DERMALOG Wins…
Australia Updates National Identity Proofing Guidelines to Include Biometrics
Australia has released modernised National Identity Proofing Guidelines that, for the first time, include guidance on biometric methods such as facial…
Australia Registers New Industry Codes for Online Safety, Expanding Age Assurance Requirements
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has registered six new industry codes under the Online Safety Act, expanding mandatory obligations for a wide range of digital…
Commonwealth Bank Pilots Medicare Digital ID Verification via Australia’s Trust Exchange
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is launching a pilot program in Canberra that will allow customers to share their Medicare credentials digitally for…