Greece Launches Unified Digital ID System to Modernize Public Services
Greece has officially launched its new Personal Citizen Number (PCN), a major development in the country’s digital governance infrastructure. Announced by…
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Malaysia Deploys Facial Recognition Security System for ASEAN Summit
Malaysia has deployed advanced facial recognition technology as part of a comprehensive security strategy for the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The system…
California Court Blocks Clearview AI’s Free Speech Defense in Privacy Case
Clearview AI has suffered a legal setback in California after a state appeals court ruled that the company cannot use free speech protections to avoid a…
Armenia to Launch New Biometric ID System in 2026 with EU Standards
Armenia will roll out a new biometric identification system in the second half of 2026, modernizing its national passport and ID card infrastructure to meet…
Lithuania to Ban Non-Biometric Russian Passports Starting June 2025
Starting June 1, 2025, Lithuania will no longer recognize non-biometric international passports issued by the Russian Federation. The policy change, announced…
Ghana Launches Biometric ID System to Track Child Vaccinations Nationwide
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced a major initiative to integrate biometric identification technology into Ghana’s healthcare system. The effort is…
Login.gov Adds Biometric Verification Amid Rising Fraud Concerns
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has issued an emergency contract modification to integrate biometric verification into the federal Login.gov…
Swedish Police Launch Tender for National Fingerprint Reader Upgrade
The Swedish Police Authority has launched an open procurement process for the supply of fixed fingerprint readers, signaling a broader effort to modernize the…
Corsight AI Advocates for Real-Time Surveillance Tools After Capital Jewish Museum Shooting
A recent deadly shooting outside Washington D.C.’s Capital Jewish Museum has prompted renewed calls for advanced surveillance tools, as law enforcement…
ID Tech Digest – May 22, 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: IOM Publishes…