Canada Quietly Announces Plans for Digital ID Program
WEBAugust 15, 2022. The Canadian government has quietly announced plans to pursue a digital ID program at the national level. The announcement came by way of a document announcing the Government of Canada’s “Digital Ambition”. Announced by Mona Fortier, the President of the Treasury Board, the document is credited to the Treasury Board of ...
Portugal’s Mobile ID Gets Legal Recognition
WEBFebruary 14, 2024. Portugal’s mobile ID app is now officially recognized as legal identification, thanks to the implementation of new legislation. The “id.gov.pt” mobile app allows users to store digital versions of their driver’s licenses, Citizen’s Card, the Documento Único Automóvel (DUA) vehicle registration document, and the ...
Digital ID Challenger Humanity Protocol Reaches $1B Valuation
WEBMay 15, 2024 · With the latest funding round, Humanity Protocol’s private valuation has reached $1 billion. The project is known for its pioneering use of the Proof of Humanity (PoH) consensus mechanism on its zkEVM blockchain, which aims to establish a Self-Sovereign Identity system through a minimally invasive palm scanning app.
UK Government Revives Digital ID Legislation - Mobile ID World
WEBJul 21, 2024 · UK Government Revives Digital ID Legislation. 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 Prime Minister’s Office, comprise an important component of the year’s legislative agenda.
Over 7 Million Ethiopians Registered for Digital ID
WEBJul 15, 2024 · The Office of the National ID Program in Ethiopia has announced that over 7 million citizens have enrolled for a digital ID. The initiative is part of the country’s ambitious plan to enroll over 90 million people, potentially making it one of the largest digital ID systems globally. The National ID project, guided by the motto “one person ...
Samsung Places Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor in New Galaxy …
WEBSep 2, 2021 · Samsung Places Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor in New Galaxy A03s Smartphone. September 2, 2021. Samsung has unveiled its latest budget-friendly smartphone offering. The new Galaxy A03s arrives a few months after the A02s, and is aggressively priced at only £139 (approximately $190 USD). At that price, consumers will get a smartphone with an ...
Arizona Launches Smart ID Verifier App for Age Verification
WEBAugust 2, 2024. The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD) has launched the Smart ID Verifier app, allowing retailers to accept mobile IDs for age verification directly on iPhones. This new feature enhances the ability of Arizona retailers to securely verify the ages of customers purchasing age-restricted ...
Zwipe Partners With Mexico-based Card Maker For Biometric …
WEBJan 4, 2022 · Zwipe has another addition to its growing global network of strategic partners on biometric payment cards.. Founded in 1991, Forzacard is based in Mexico City, and is a card manufacturer certified by Mastercard, Visa, and Carnet. Owned by Forzaform Group, the company serves both Central and North America, and says it delivers over 25 million payment cards per annum.
Gates Foundation Backs UN Campaign to Accelerate Digital …
WEBNov 13, 2023 · FaceTec’s patented, industry-leading 3D Face Verification and Reverification software anchors digital identity, creating a chain of trust from user onboarding to ongoing authentication on all modern smart devices and webcams.FaceTec’s 3D FaceMaps™ finally make trusted, remote identity verification possible. As the only technology backed by a persistent spoof bounty program and NIST/iBeta ...
Maryland, Utah Join AAMVA’s mDL Verification Service - Mobile ID …
WEBApril 15, 2024. Maryland and Utah have become the latest jurisdictions to join the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators’ Digital Trust Service for mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs). AAMVA is an organization that serves North American motor vehicle and law enforcement agencies, focusing on driver licensing, vehicle titling ...