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ID Tech Digest – October 2, 2024

October 2, 2024

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: Socure Teams with Dock on AI-secured […]

47,000 Kuwaitis Miss Biometric Registration Deadline

October 2, 2024

The Ministry of Interior in Kuwait is reporting that 47,445 Kuwaiti citizens missed the biometric fingerprinting deadline on September 30. As a result, approximately 35,000 bank customers received notifications about […]

Thousands of Kuwaitis Rush to Register Biometrics Ahead of Deadline

September 30, 2024

Kuwait has been witnessing a surge in citizens undergoing mandatory biometric fingerprinting ahead of the September 30 deadline for Kuwaiti nationals. Around 6,000 Kuwaitis have been turning up daily at […]

Biometric Fingerprinting Aids in Arrests of Hundreds in Kuwait

August 19, 2024

Kuwaiti authorities have successfully used mandatory biometric fingerprinting to apprehend hundreds of individuals wanted for various crimes, according to a recent report. The initiative, which has been implemented at Kuwait […]

Kuwait Civil Service Mandates Biometric Attendance Tracking

August 14, 2024

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) in Kuwait has issued Circular No. 9 of 2024, an order mandating the implementation of biometric verification systems for employee attendance during official working hours. […]

Cyber Defense Strategy and Supermarket Surveillance – Identity News Digest

April 11, 2024

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: AUKUS Talks Cyber Defense With Japan The […]

Tackling Age Verification in Vaping and Porn – Identity News Digest

February 22, 2024

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Consumer Safety Commission Cracks Down on Biometric […]

Should AI Companies Be Liable for Deepfake Scams? – Identity News Digest

February 16, 2024

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: FTC Wants Input on Deepfake Scam Liability […]

Eurostar Loses Some Friction Thanks to Biometrics – Identity News Digest

July 17, 2023

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Eurostar Officially Launches Biometric Screening System Eurostar […]

Biometric Passports Help to Lift EU Travel Restrictions for Qatar and Kuwait Citizens

April 27, 2022

The European Union is getting rid of its special visa requirements for Qatari and Kuwaiti citizens. The decision will allow people from the two countries to travel to the EU […]

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