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YMNTS Intelligence report: Digital ID Verification Reduces Stadium Entry Wait Times by 68%

2024-12-26 Ian Fleming

World Bank Extends Nigeria's Digital ID Project to 2026, Targets 180M Enrollments

2024-12-25 Ian Fleming

Congress Scrutinizes TSA's Facial Recognition Rollout Amid Privacy and Bias Concerns

2024-12-25 Ian Fleming

Digital ID debate reignites in UK as government tries to cut costs

2024-12-24 Ian Fleming

All but six OECD countries have a national digital identity card scheme, with proponents arguing the system helps streamline public services.

IDEMIA Public Security North America Launches Next-Generation of Mobile ID in West Virginia in Partnership with the DMV

2024-12-23 Per Henrikson

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), is proud to announce the launch of the next-generation of mobile ID (mID) in the state.

Turkey to limit social media access to users over 16

2024-12-23 Ian Fleming

Turkey will implement a new “Digital Identity” verification system to identify users under 16 with the aim of protecting minors from the negative impacts of social media, the Euronews Turkish edition reported on Monday, citing the country’s family and social services minister.

Digital ID on ThaiID app can be used to check in for domestic flights

2024-12-22 Ian Fleming

Thai passengers advised to download and install ThaiID app and complete process of self-identification on the app

Germany's GIZ Launches Digital Identity and E-Services Platform Tender in Benin

2024-12-22 Per Henrikson

Germany’s development agency, GIZ, has launched a tender for advancing digital public services in Benin, marking a significant expansion of digital identity initiatives in West Africa. The project builds on recent digital transformation efforts across the African continent and aims to establish Benin as a regional hub for digital services while promoting economic growth and social inclusion.

Canadian community-driven Web3 project, Nya Launches UniPaws.World, Community-Driven Platform for Digital Identity

2024-12-22 Per Henrikson

Nya, a community-driven Web3 project, announced the launch of UniPaws World, a new metaverse platform that brings people together through creative self-expression and NFT technology. The platform empowers community members with customizable Kemi avatars, social features, and a unique digital ENS domain that acts as a web3 wallet identity.

Cyprus’ leading telecommunications provider Adopts Cyprus Government's Digital ID System for Customer Verification

2024-12-21 Per Henrikson

Cyta, Cyprus’ leading telecommunications provider, announced the adoption of the government’s digital identity verification system through the “Digital Citizen” application, with implementation beginning December 23, 2024.

Four Things to Know About USA Lacrosse Age Verification Program

2024-12-19 Ian Fleming

For nearly a decade, USA Lacrosse has offered an age verification service to member leagues and events. The service has gained momentum over the last 18 months as USA Lacrosse works in collaboration with programs and event operators around the country. Here are four things to know about age verification and USA Lacrosse.

Australia: Historic agreement signed partnership between NSW Police and ID Support NSW to fight identity crime in NSW

2024-12-19 Ian Fleming

Cyber criminals and identity thieves have been put on notice thanks to a new partnership between NSW Police and ID Support NSW which will leverage the expertise of the agencies to fight cybercrime and create a faster and more effective response to identity theft.