Expansion of Russia’s Unified Biometric System and Its Impact on Foreign Citizens and Businesses

Russia’s Unified Biometric System registered over 200,000 foreign citizens in 2025, requiring biometric data for SIM acquisition. The government is streamlining the process and intends to connect businesses with the UBS. Sberbank has installed 900,000 biometric payment terminals, signaling growing adoption. Concerns among businesses about costs persist, but system usage is rising significantly. In 2025,…

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Anticipation Builds for MOSIP Connect 2025 Focused on Digital Identity

MOSIP Connect 2025, co-hosted by MOSIP and the Philippine Statistics Authority from March 11-13, will spotlight digital identity’s role in government transformation. Following a successful first edition, the event will feature workshops, exhibitors, and initiatives to advance biometrics and identity solutions. The upcoming MOSIP Connect 2025 in Manila, Philippines, scheduled from March 11 to 13,…

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UNHCR Implements Biometric Face Image Quality Standard for Refugee Documents

The UNHCR is adopting the ISO/IEC FDIS 29794-5 standard for biometric image quality to improve the quality of facial photos in refugee ID documents. This move, part of the agency’s Photo Quality Initiative, aims to enhance trust and protect against identity theft. The initiative was discussed with ICAO in Copenhagen, highlighting the importance of standardized…

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