Iraq Issues 40 Million Electronic ID Cards in Major Digital Identity Milestone
Iraq has reached a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey, with over 40 million electronic identification (eID) cards issued to citizens…
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Nigeria Plans First Biometric Census for 2025, Allocates ₦18.2 Billion Budget
Nigeria is preparing to conduct its first biometric census in 2025, addressing a nearly two-decade gap in accurate population data. The National Population…
DHS Report Details Accuracy Rates in Federal Facial Recognition Programs
The Department of Homeland Security has released a comprehensive report detailing its implementation and oversight of Face Recognition and Face Capture (FR/FC)…
Vision-Box Wins €744K Contract for Mobile Biometric Stations from Portuguese Foreign Ministry
The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has awarded a €744,375 contract to Vision-Box for mobile biometric data collection stations. The procurement,…
New Jersey Governor Advocates for Mobile Driver’s License Legislation
New Jersey is poised to join the growing number of states offering mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs), with two bills currently under consideration in the state…
Sri Lanka to Launch Digital National ID Cards This Month, with Indian Tech Support
Sri Lanka is set to implement digital National Identity Cards (NICs) this month, marking a significant transition in the country’s identification system. The…
Nigeria to Add Iris Biometrics to National Digital ID System for Greater Inclusion
Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is evaluating the addition of iris biometrics to its digital ID program, aiming to enhance…
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…
Biden Administration Preps Executive Order Expanding Digital ID Verification for Federal Programs
The Biden administration is preparing to issue a cybersecurity executive order that aims to expand the use of digital identity documents for public benefit…
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…