The Swiss Federal Council adopted a change to the Ordinance on Identity Documents for Swiss Nationals on Wednesday, creating the legal basis for a biometric identity card. The revised ordinance […]

Switzerland’s Federal Council has pushed back the launch of the country’s national electronic identity card to December 1, 2026, after its original summer 2026 target was set aside in light […]

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 Expands Biometric Systems Ahead of […]

Swiss voters have narrowly backed a national law establishing a state-run electronic identification system, approving the Federal Act on Electronic Identification Services by just 50.4 percent to 49.6 percent in […]

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: Saint Anthony Hospital Settles BIPA Lawsuit […]

Switzerland has entered the public testing phase of its electronic identity (e-ID) system through the Swiyu app, marking a key step in its effort to implement state-recognized digital identification by […]

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: IATA Handbook Emphasizes Biometric Tech in Passenger […]

Entersekt now offers support for the BankID digital ID in Norway. BankID began in 2000 as a collaboration between several Norwegian banks, and it has since emerged as the country’s […]

Jumio’s Dean Nicolls has a helpful new breakdown of the advantages of biometric e-passports on the company’s blog. As Nicolls explains, e-passports are distinguished from traditional passports by their use […]

“Each ID card features a microchip containing the citizen’s photograph, signature, and fingerprint biometrics, while the card itself is laser-engraved polycarbonate.” IDEMIA has just delivered its latest batch of national […]