FaceTec Taps Veteran Government Executive to Accelerate Public-Sector Outreach
FaceTec has appointed Mike Rankin, former Director of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), as a strategic adviser. Announced today, the hire is part of…
government ID
Articles tagged with government ID
ID Tech Digest – July 30, 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: Judge Lets BIPA…
Former Federal Agent Discusses Biometric Security and Identity Fraud on Latest ID Talk Episode
Nicole McNamee-Wicks, Director of Biometric Cybersecurity at FaceTec, says her move from a decades-long career in federal law enforcement to the private sector…
NZ Launches Digital ID App to Streamline Verification for Locals and Tourists
The New Zealand Government has officially launched NZ Verify / Whakatūturu, a new mobile application designed to simplify digital identity verification for…
Philippines Rebrands National Digital ID System, Expands Services to Boost Adoption
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has rebranded its Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) as “National ID” in an effort to boost adoption of the…
Philippines Post Office Launches Digital ID System
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) launched a new biometric-enabled ID system, known as the Postal ID, during its 257th Anniversary celebration this…
NEXT Biometrics Gets NOK 15M Order From New Indian Partner
NEXT Biometrics, a leading provider of advanced fingerprint sensor technology, has secured a NOK 15 million order for its FAP 20 sensors in India. The company…
Jamaican Government Aims to Fast-Track National Identification System to Help with COVID-19 Aid
The Jamaican Government has expressed its desire to fast-track the creation and implementation of a national identification system (NIDS) to help it with its…
Public Beta Expected for Australia’s Biometric Online ID Program This Year
Australia’s Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) has said it is expecting that the biometric component of its myGovID program will be ready for a public beta…
Kenya’s National Biometric ID Program Delayed by High Court
A new nation-wide biometric identification program in Kenya was suspended by the country’s high court until new laws are enacted that protect the data…