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ID Tech Digest – November 11, 2024

November 11, 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: UK Government Launches Digital Veteran Card […]

UK Government Launches Digital Veteran Card System to Streamline Support Services

November 11, 2024

The UK government has unveiled plans to launch a new Digital Veteran Card system that will leverage secure digital identity verification technology to authenticate former military personnel. The initiative, which […]

UK’s Biometrics Ethics Group Gets Six New Members

August 16, 2024

The United Kingdom’s Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group has found its newest appointees. They include Giles Herdale of Herdale Digital Consulting; Matt James, an associate professor of bioethics and medical […]

King’s Speech Highlights Digital Identity Plans

July 17, 2024

The UK government is gearing up for digital identity-driven transformation, with some key items highlighted in this year’s Throne Speech. The items, detailed in a background briefing provided by the […]

Facial Recognition at the Airport, in the Grocery Store, and on the Street – Identity News Digest

January 25, 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: EU Presidency Calls for Unity in Negotiating […]

AI Update: New Rules Tackle AI Risks

September 22, 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of FindBiometrics’ AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: Google may start developing its tensor processing […]

China Strives for Super SIMs – Identity News Digest

September 21, 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: Aadhaar-Linked Tax Pilots Postponed Planned pilot programs […]

British Security Industry Wants Clarity On Post-Biometrics Commissioner Landscape

August 30, 2023

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is seeking clarification from the UK government regarding the future of the Biometric & Surveillance Camera Commissioner (B&SCC) role following the impending departure of […]

AI Update: This Stuff Costs a Lot of Money

August 4, 2023

The UK government will focus on supporting niche manufacturing and designs in its efforts to become a major player in computer chips, according to the country’s tech minister. Paul Scully […]

WEF Paper Outlines ‘Significant Risks’ of Digital ID

July 4, 2023

The concept of digital ID “poses significant risks,” the most serious of which potentially being “exclusion, marginalization and oppression.” That’s one warning from a new World Economic Forum (WEF) “Insight […]

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