Moscow Using Facial Recognition to Detain Men Challenging Military Conscription, Rights Group Says
Moscow police are using the city’s vast facial recognition surveillance network to identify and detain men who have legally challenged their military…
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Occupied Crimea Authorities Conduct Phone Inspections in Schools Targeting Ukrainian Language and VPN Use
Reports from occupied Crimea indicate that Russian-installed authorities are inspecting smartphones belonging to students and teachers for Ukrainian-language…
Latvia to Ban Non-Biometric Russian Passports Starting July 15, 2025
Latvia will stop recognizing non-biometric Russian passports starting July 15, 2025, as part of a sweeping update to its border control policies. The change,…
Russian Airports Adopt Ntechlab’s AI Security System Amid Drone Attack Fallout
Russian airports have announced plans to deploy artificial intelligence-based security systems developed by Ntechlab, a Russian facial recognition company…
ID Tech Digest – July 14, 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: Bluesky to Launch…
Russia to Launch Digital Profiles for Foreign Nationals, Expanding Migration Surveillance
Russia plans to launch a centralized digital profile system for foreign nationals and stateless individuals by mid-2026, under a framework set out by…
Russia Starts Nationwide Biometric Checks for Foreign Travelers as Digital Entry Rules Take Effect
Russia has officially launched its nationwide biometric screening program for foreign nationals and stateless persons entering the country, with new rules…
Latvia to Bar Russian Non-Biometric Passports
Latvia will stop recognizing Russian non-biometric passports as valid travel documents on 15 July 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed. From…
Russian Biometric Payment Transactions Surge to $331M as Adoption Grows
Russia’s biometric payment systems are experiencing rapid growth, with total transaction volume reaching 28 billion rubles ($331 million), according to a new…
St. Petersburg to Deploy Ethnicity Recognition Software Across Surveillance Network, Drawing Criticism
St. Petersburg officials have announced plans to deploy ethnicity recognition software across 8,000 surveillance cameras throughout the city to monitor…