Dutch Court Lets Solvinity Keep Maintaining DigiD Despite Sovereignty Concerns
A Dutch court has let Solvinity keep maintaining DigiD infrastructure, finding that ending the contract before a safe transition would risk essential services.
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Kyrgyzstan Launches 2025-Model Biometric Passport with Over 30 Advanced Security Features
The Kyrgyz Republic launched its new-generation 2025-model biometric passport with issuance to citizens beginning the same day. The new e-passport complies with ICAO standards and features a completely new design […]
ID Tech Digest – October 28, 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: IDEMIA and SLC Digital Partner to […]
Russia Proposes Using State Biometric Platform (ESIA) for Mandatory Adult Content Age Verification
Russian lawmakers are advancing a proposal to mandate identity verification for accessing all adult content online, with proponents explicitly calling for the use of the state’s centralized e-government and biometric […]
Mali Launches ‘E-AES’ Biometric Passport, Taps China’s Emptech in ‘Digital Sovereignty’ Move
The government of Mali held an official launch ceremony on October 27 for its new national biometric passport, a project that crystallizes the country’s sharp geopolitical pivot from Europe to […]
Deutsche Telekom and Scytáles to Develop EU Digital Wallet Age Verification System
The European Commission has selected Deutsche Telekom AG and Scytáles AB to develop a privacy-focused age verification solution for integration with the upcoming European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet). The […]
New WEF Cybersecurity Report Underscores Need for Biometric Solutions
“…while the report does not explicitly mention biometrics, this shift suggests a growing importance of ensuring the authenticity and origin of data, which is a crucial aspect of biometric technologies.” […]
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