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ID Tech Digest – July 25, 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: UK Prepares for…

July 25, 2025

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Biometric Aid Standoff in Bangladesh Leaves Rohingya Refugees Without Food Support

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has escalated its biometric enrollment campaign in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh, prompting…

June 13, 2025

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A New Device Unlock Ruling, Public-Private AI Cooperation, and More – Identity News Digest

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Fifth…

April 19, 2024

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WEF Recommendations and White House Orders – Identity News Digest

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: WEF…

March 28, 2024

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Vueling Up With Biometrics – Identity News Digest

Welcome to FindBiometrics’ digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: US Senators…

January 22, 2024

Biometrics News - INTERPOL Calls for Biometric Data Sharing at Project Kalkan Summit

UN’s Human Rights Commissioner Weights in on AI Act

In an open letter addressed to the key institutions of the European Union, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has emphasized the importance…

November 8, 2023

UNCHR Uses Biometrics to Register Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is moving forward with a large-scale refugee registration drive in Pakistan. The Documentation Renewal and Information…

September 29, 2021

ID R&D Now Performs Liveness Checks for Identity Documents

UNHCR to Issue Biometric ID Cards to Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is looking to outfit Afghan refugees in Pakistan with new smart identity cards through a six-month Documentation Renewal and…

April 23, 2021

Colombian Watchdog Accuses Worldcoin of Data Privacy Violations

Iris Biometrics Specialist Joins Million Lives Club

IrisGuard is the latest member of the Million Lives Club (MLC). IrisGuard is an iris recognition specialist best known for its EyePay platform, while the…

December 11, 2020

UNHCR’s Interim Report Highlights Biometric Aid Efforts in Egypt

The United Nations is once again celebrating the benefits of biometrics in providing assistance to refugees. In a newly-published interim report for January to…

April 27, 2020

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