ID Tech Digest – September 29, 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: Kyrgyzstan…
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Saudi Arabia’s Central Bank Approves Visitor ID for Bank Account Opening
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has authorized the use of the government-issued Visitor ID to open bank accounts, expanding access to financial services for…
North Dakota to Support Apple Wallet Driver’s Licenses
North Dakota residents will soon be able to add their driver’s licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet, becoming the latest U.S. jurisdiction to support mobile…
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…
Kenya’s IEBC Adds Iris Scans to Voter Registration Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched a new nationwide voter registration campaign that, for the first time, incorporates…
Ukraine Launches Biometric Identification Project for War Victims
Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved an experimental project to identify people killed during Russia’s invasion using biometric data. The initiative is…
Kyrgyzstan Expands Biometric Infrastructure Ahead of Snap Elections
Kyrgyzstan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced new measures to strengthen election transparency and administration ahead of snap parliamentary…
ID Tech Digest – September 24, 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: South Africa To…
Apple To Add U.S. Passports To Wallet Digital ID Later In 2025
Apple has confirmed that U.S. passport support for its Digital ID feature will arrive later in 2025, following its omission from the public release of iOS 26.…
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…