Czech Digital ID App Crashes During Election, Head of Agency Offers Resignation
The Czech Republic’s eDoklady digital ID app failed during the 2025 parliamentary election, forcing a return to physical IDs and prompting the resignation…
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UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service Aims for Digital Identity Solutions in 2028 Plan
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a UK government agency responsible for background checks and barring individuals from regulated activities, is…
AI-Generated Deepfake Database Breach Exposes Thousands of Explicit Images
A significant data breach involving thousands of AI-generated images, including disturbing depictions of minors and celebrities, has exposed critical…
HID Demonstrates Mobile-First Approach at ISC West 2025
HID had a significant presence at ISC West this year, unveiling a suite of advancements focused on mobile access, credential flexibility, and enhanced security…
Blend and Prove Partner to Streamline Digital Banking Onboarding
Digital banking software provider Blend Labs has partnered with identity verification specialist Prove Identity in a move aimed at improving the speed and…
NEXT Biometrics Secures Major Order for Financial Inclusion Project in Nigeria
Norwegian biometrics firm NEXT Biometrics has landed a significant order for its FAP 20 fingerprint sensors, bolstering a financial inclusion project in…
DHS Extends Deadline for RFI on Latent Fingerprint System
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an extension for its Request for Information (RFI) regarding the development of a new latent…
UK Biometrics Commissioner Report Highlights Urgent Need for IT Upgrades and Regulatory Clarity
The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s Annual Report for 2023-24 has been formally presented to the United Kingdom Parliament, highlighting…
Novel Sensor System Can Detect Force and Direction of Touch
Researchers in South Korea have developed a novel approach to touch-based sensors that combines high sensitivity with the ability to analyze dynamic forces…
Microsoft Implements Biometric Authentication, Other Fixes to Address ‘Recall’ Backlash
Microsoft is planning to launch an upgraded version of its AI-powered Recall system that will incorporate biometric authentication as an added layer of…