ID Tech Digest – October 24, 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 Seeks to…
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Buenos Aires Pioneers Blockchain-based SSI with QuarkID
The government of Buenos Aires has launched a pioneering blockchain-based digital identity system that marks a significant shift from traditional centralized…
Biometrics Institute Highlights Privacy, AI, and Ethical Challenges in Latest Report
The Biometrics Institute has released its sixth State of Biometrics Report, highlighting key trends, challenges, and predictions for the future of biometric…
EU Launches ‘Gait Recognition’ Pilot to Enhance Border Security
The European Union has launched a pilot program using biometric gait recognition technology to monitor border crossings. The initiative, called the PopEye…
DHS Teams with SpruceID on Digital Credentials
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is collaborating with SpruceID to enhance the privacy and security of digital credentials for cross-border…
No Bias Found in New Zealand’s Biometric Identity Check System, Clearing Path for Wider use
New Zealand’s government has cleared the Identity Check facial recognition system of significant racial bias, following extensive testing that represents the…
ID.me Share Sales May Point to IPO: Report
ID.me is enabling its employees and early investors to sell shares in a new deal that values the company at approximately $1.8 billion, reports Bloomberg. The…
GSA Launches Face-Based Sign-In for Login.gov
The General Services Administration (GSA) has officially announced the general availability of facial recognition technology for Login.gov, its single sign-on…
Humanity Protocol Testnet Nets 25,000 Registrations in First 24 Hours
Humanity Protocol, a decentralized identity project backed by Polygon Labs and Animoca Brands, recently launched its testnet and attracted an impressive 25,000…
Worldcoin Looks to Bolster World ID Security with Facial Recognition
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin has announced the integration of a new face authentication feature for its World ID users that aims to bolster security by enabling a…