A Break from the Orbs – Identity News Digest
Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Worldcoin…
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Worldcoin Launches $5M Grant Program for Builders
The Worldcoin Foundation has announced a $5 million grant program for developers interested in “building resilient technology and more equitable systems” on…
TECH5 Serves European Partners as Digital Identity Upgrades Escalate
Having recently secured a Certificate of Conformity with the United Kingdom Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF), TECH5 is seeking to…
AI Update: Deepfake Disinformation Makes Its Electoral Debut
Welcome to the latest edition of FindBiometrics’ AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: Ahead of…
Argentinian Regulator Adds to Pile of Worldcoin Investigations
The Argentine Agency for Access to Public Information (AAIP) has launched an investigation into Worldcoin, a startup focused on a global digital identity…
Amid Overwhelming Demand, Kenya Suspends Worldcoin Registrations
The Kenyan government has suspended the activities of web3 startup Worldcoin, known for its biometric registration efforts, following overwhelming demand from…
French Regulator OK’s Biometric Onboarding for Mobile Health Card (For Now)
CNIL, the French data protection agency (“Commission Nationale Informatique & Libertés”), has officially approved the use of facial recognition to verify users…
French Legislators Mandate Biometric Patient ID
While a patchwork of biometric patient identification systems continues to emerge in the United States, French lawmakers have passed legislation that will make…
French Senators Put Forward New Facial Recognition Guidelines
A group of senators is trying to advance facial recognition legislation in France. To that end, the senators have filed a report that advocates for the…
Advent to Sell IDEMIA; Thales Expresses Interest—Report
After years of corporate restructuring, IDEMIA could be up for sale and a potential break-up, according to a Reuters report. What’s more, the company’s biggest…