Cyprus to Launch EU-Compliant Digital ID System with Early Adoption Incentives
Cyprus is about to launch its new electronic identification system, IDMe.cy, with applications opening on January 27, 2025. The system will provide Cypriot…
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IDnow Joins €8M EU Project ACHILLES to Develop Ethical AI for Identity Verification
A major European identity verification provider has joined an €8 million EU-funded initiative aimed at advancing ethical and transparent artificial…
Civil Rights Groups Urge EU to Prioritize Human Rights in AI Act Implementation Guidelines
A coalition of over two dozen civil society organizations and individuals has called on the European Union to prioritize human rights in upcoming guidelines…
Hungary’s IT Agency Tenders for Portable Biometric Data Capture Devices
Hungary’s national IT services provider, NISZ Nemzeti Infokommunikációs Szolgáltató Zrt., has launched a tender for seven portable biometric data capture…
Italy to Require Biometric Fingerprinting for Long-Term Schengen Visas Starting January 2025
Italy will implement mandatory biometric fingerprint collection for all long-term Schengen visa applications starting January 11, 2025, aligning with the…
Portugal Cancels €2.15M Biometric Software Tender Without Selecting Winner
The Portuguese government has concluded a major public tender for biometric software without selecting a winning bid. The Agência para a Modernização…
EU to Launch Digital Border Control Systems: EES and ETIAS for Non-EU Travelers
The European Union is introducing significant changes to its border control systems, with two major initiatives set to transform how non-EU citizens enter EU…
Cyta Adopts Cyprus Government’s Digital ID System for Customer Verification
Cyta, Cyprus’ leading telecommunications provider, announced the adoption of the government’s digital identity verification system through the “Digital…
Italy Announces EU’s First Digital Identity Wallet, Beta Testing Set for 2025
Italy is looking to become the first European Union member state to launch an EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet), officially announcing its own digital…
Cyprus Launches ‘Digital Citizen’ Program with New Digital ID System
Cyprus has taken a significant step towards digital transformation with the launch of its “Digital Citizen” program this week. The effort allows Cypriot…