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Nigeria Prepares Launch of National Biometric ID Card

Nigerian authorities are preparing to launch a new multipurpose biometric identity card initiative through a collaboration between the National Identity…

January 27, 2025

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World Mulls Digital ID System for AI Agents

Sam Altman’s World project, which recently rebranded from Worldcoin to emphasize its focus on identity verification technology, is considering developing a…

January 27, 2025

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Google Begins Rollout of ‘Identity Check’ Feature for Android Devices

Google has introduced a new security feature called Identity Check, designed to enhance the protection of sensitive information on Android devices. The launch…

January 24, 2025

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ELAN Microelectronics Reachs FIDO Level 2 for Fingerprint Authentication Solution

ELAN Microelectronics has achieved FIDO Biometric Component Level 2 Certification for its fingerprint authentication solution, working in partnership with…

January 23, 2025

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IDEMIA Tops DHS Remote Identity Validation Testing

IDEMIA Public Security has achieved the highest ranking in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate’s Remote Identity…

January 23, 2025

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Keyless Raises $2M, Targets Market Expansion

London-based Keyless has raised $2 million in a new funding round led by existing investors Rialto Ventures and Experian Ventures, bringing total funding to…

January 22, 2025

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Brazil’s Viracopos Airport Launches Comprehensive Biometric Boarding System

Viracopos International Airport in Campinas, Brazil has become the country’s first airport to implement a comprehensive biometric and automated passenger…

January 21, 2025

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Cyprus to Launch EU-Compliant Digital ID System with Early Adoption Incentives

Cyprus is about to launch its new electronic identification system, IDMe.cy, with applications opening on January 27, 2025. The system will provide Cypriot…

January 21, 2025

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ID Tech Digest – January 20, 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: IDnow Joins €8M…

January 20, 2025

Thailand Mandates Biometric Authentication for SIM Cards to Combat Fraud

Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is implementing new measures requiring biometric authentication for SIM card…

January 20, 2025

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Unico is a global identity network that forges trust between people & companies. We identify people globally so they can have safe, efficient and private digital access to services around the world. Unico is present in over 20 countries, and serves 165 million users with over 1.5 billion identity verifications every year. We are the leading global identity network. www.unico.io

Innovatrics is an EU-based provider of trusted biometric solutions for governments and enterprises. Our algorithms consistently rank among the fastest and most accurate in fingerprint, face, and iris recognition. Since 2004, we have partnered with all types of organisations to build trusted and flexible biometric identification solutions. Our solutions are used in more than 80 countries, benefiting over a billion people worldwide. www.innovatrics.com

Identity Week aims to be a significant identity industry catalyst. It’s our mission is to help accelerate the move towards a world where trusted identity solutions enable governments and commercial organisations to provide citizens, employees, customers and consumers with a multitude of opportunities to transact in a seamless, yet secure manner. All the while preventing the efforts of those intent on doing harm. identityweek.net

The Biometric Digital Identity Prism is a market landscape framework designed to help influencers and decision makers understand, innovate, and implement digital identity technologies and solutions. This innovative framework for understanding and evaluating the rapidly evolving biometric digital identity marketplace is the only market model that is truly biometric-centric based on the foundational conviction that in the age of digital transformation the only true, reliable link between humans and their digital data is biometrics. www.the-prism-project.com