The global boom in real-time payments is intensifying the demand for advanced identity verification tools. Key advancements include partnerships and integrations by companies like AuthenticID and Sift to enhance payment security. The expansion of biometric payment systems, particularly in Brazil, further illustrates the trend towards more secure digital transactions. Overall, these innovations aim to combat…
IOTA Identity has reached its Alpha release on the MoveVM blockchain, merging digital identity management with decentralized technology. The framework allows for self-sovereign identities and verifiable credentials while ensuring data privacy and integrity. By utilizing a directed acyclic graph for transaction processing, IOTA presents a cost-effective alternative to traditional blockchains. Despite challenges, IOTA’s innovative approach…
Sri Lanka will enhance its national ID system by securing biometric data using hashing technology. This approach transforms biometric information into unique, non-reversible hashes, safeguarding citizen data. Officials emphasize rigorous testing and the establishment of digital lockers for personal information, with initial collection focusing on fingerprints and facial recognition. Sri Lanka is set to enhance…
This article discusses the GAO’s concerns over privacy vulnerabilities in DHS’s HART system, contrasting it with DOD’s successful implementation of ABIS in the cloud. The necessity for robust security frameworks and privacy protection in biometrics is emphasized alongside the unique challenges posed by each system. The recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) audit report has highlighted…
Key State Capital has launched a comprehensive database of decentralized identity projects, revealing that nearly 60% of countries developing digital IDs are also focusing on decentralized options. The move aims to provide greater control over personal data for citizens globally. Despite challenges like limited interoperability and short-lived pilot programs, the market for decentralized IDs is…
Accu-Time Systems has launched the stride80 time clock using Only|You Palm vein scan technology for employee tracking. This method provides improved authentication by scanning unique palm vein patterns, eliminating traditional timekeeping methods. The technology is gaining popularity for its speed, security, and diverse applications, bolstered by support from leading companies in the payment sector. Accu-Time…
Veridas is implementing facial recognition technology at El Más Monumental stadium in Argentina, facilitating rapid and secure entry for fans. The biometric system, developed alongside RiverID, allows for quick enrollment and identification. Additionally, Veridas has launched its identity verification platform on Google Cloud Marketplace and is working on a digital identity wallet in Navarra to…
Airport authorities are increasingly adopting biometric technologies from Thales, Idemia, and Vision-Box to enhance security and streamline processes at airports. Notable implementations include Thales’ partnership with Adani airports in India, SITA’s new tech hub in Romania, TSA’s biometric systems in Montana, and successful facial recognition deployments in Bali, highlighting the effectiveness of these solutions in…
Germany’s BundID digital identity system faces low usage with only 5.1 million users. Transitioning to DeutschlandID is planned, but the timeline is uncertain. Improvements have been made, including expanded services. Deutsche Telekom’s CEO supports digital IDs and legislative advancements, although political instability poses challenges to progress. Germany’s digital identity initiative BundID faces challenges in gaining…
Mattr has expanded its digital identity verification capabilities to include remote verification, leveraging the new ISO/IEC 18013-7 standard and OID4VP flow. This innovation allows for the use of mobile driver’s licenses across various digital platforms while improving security and compliance. The introduction of mDocs simplifies the online verification process, positioning Mattr as a leader in…
