Identity News Digest – August 27, 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: Planned…
South Africa
Articles tagged with South Africa
South Africa’s Airport Authority Cancels IDEMIA Contract
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has terminated a contract with French technology firm IDEMIA, which was responsible for implementing a biometric and…
ACSA Acknowledges Irregularities in Biometrics Tender, Suspends CIO
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has suspended its Chief Information Officer (CIO) amid allegations of misconduct related to a multimillion-rand contract…
Identity News Digest – August 8, 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: UK PM Looks…
Biometric IDV System for South African Social Subsidy Faces Pushback
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has implemented a new biometric identification process to combat fraud in the distribution of the Social…
South Africa’s Airport Authority Begins Biometric Upgrade
A project to bring a biometric upgrade to South Africa’s airports has gotten underway and appears to be on track, according to a new report. Airports Company…
South African Social Aid Agency Turns to FRT to Fight Fraud
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is deploying facial recognition software to address the growing problem of fraudulent grant claims,…
SA NGO Turns to Bullet-Proof Playgrounds, Biometric Security Amid Gang Violence
An NGO in South Africa plans to construct bullet-resistant glass playgrounds equipped with facial recognition technology and panic buttons to safeguard…
TECH5 Solutions to Support South African Law Enforcement Through Barizma Partnership
A partnership with South Africa’s Barizma Solutions will see TECH5’s technology used to support law enforcement activities in the country. Barizma will…
Entersekt Provides NuData-Powered Risk Screening for Capitec Bank
South Africa’s Capitec Bank is teaming up with Entersekt to increase security in e-commerce transactions. The bank will be implementing Entersekt’s EMV 3-D…