VFS Global to Handle Australian Visa Biometrics for South African Travelers
South African travelers applying for Australian visas will soon experience a significant change in the biometric data collection process, as VFS Global takes…
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Nigeria Launches Biometric Student ID Cards to Enable Education Loans
Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has partnered with the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to launch biometric-enabled…
Maldives Launches Nationwide Biometric System for Foreign Workers
The Maldives government has launched a comprehensive biometric data collection program for foreign workers, marking a significant expansion of its digital…
Colorado Weighs Extension of School Facial Recognition Ban Amid Privacy Debate
“We want to make sure that we’re protecting privacy, but also allowing for innovation and allowing for security measures to be put in place where appropriate,”…
DHS Launches RIVR Program to Test Remote Identity Verification Systems
‘This latest program follows the 2024 Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration (RIVTD), which revealed significant performance variations among…
UK Plans Digital ID System to Cut £1.7B in Business Compliance Costs
“The adoption of Digital Company ID has the potential to drive growth and foster greater economic prosperity.” The UK’s Centre for Finance, Innovation and…
ID Tech Digest – March 6, 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: Dubai Launches…
BioEnable’s Iris Scanner Certified for India’s Aadhaar ID System
BioEnable Technologies has received official certification from India’s Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) for its IriUniverse-One iris…
EU Approves 6-Month Rollout Plan for Digital Border Entry System
The European Union has approved a phased implementation of its Entry/Exit System (EES), marking a significant shift in how the bloc manages its borders for…
Signicat Partners with Strise to Launch Unified KYC-AML Compliance Platform
Norwegian digital identity firm Signicat and reg-tech startup Strise have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an integrated Know-Your-Customer (KYC)…