Vendor News Roundup – October 23, 2024
In addition to some of the bigger news stories unfolding in the identity technology landscape, this week has delivered a number of announcements from technology vendors active in the space. […]
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ID Tech Digest – October 21, 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: ‘The Community Moved On’: Sovrin Announces […]
GAO Report Seems a Little Late in Flagging Login.gov Issues
A new report from the Government Accountability Office finds fault with Login.gov’s Single Sign-On system—but it already seems to be out of date. The GAO’s October 2024 report, GAO-25-106640, evaluates […]
New Partnerships Signal Flourishing Digital ID Ecosystem
In recent months, digital identity partnerships have seen a surge as companies focus on strengthening identity security, improving user experiences, and reducing fraud risks across various industries. A number of […]
Android 15 Enhances Security with Passkeys and Theft Protection Features
With the release of Android 15, Google has introduced several new security features, including passkey integration for Pixel devices. Passkeys provide a simplified and secure method for logging into apps […]
Toppan to Buy ASSA ABLOY’s Citizen ID Business
ASSA ABLOY has established an agreement to sell its Citizen ID business to Japan-based Toppan. The Citizen ID business operates under ASSA ABLOY’s HID brand, and concerns the design and […]
Estonia Pursues Multimodal Biometric Enrolment App for e-Residency Program
A tender notice issued by Estonia’s Siseministeeriumi Infotehnoloogia- ja Arenduskeskus (the Ministry of the Interior’s Information Technology and Development Center) indicates that the government is looking to build a new […]
Consumers Embrace Biometrics Despite Data Worries in Aware Survey
A new report from Aware is shedding some light on the ongoing mainstreaming of biometric technology. The Biometrics Business Guide 2024: Consumer Trust Report indicates that biometric authentication has become […]
Kazakhstan to Launch National System for Biometric Authentication by Year’s End: PM
Kazakhstan plans to launch a centralized national system for remote biometric authentication, marking a significant advancement in the country’s digital infrastructure. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced the initiative in response […]
Ghana Launches Digital ID App Linked to National Biometric Database
Ghana has launched the “CitizenApp”, a digital platform designed to enhance public service delivery and streamline government interactions. Officially announced this week by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the app […]
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