Facial recognition policies are forming as the biometric ID method moves further into the mainstream — but still backlash builds, most recently in Oregon. The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently released policy principles meant to guide the development and deployment of facial recognition technology. The organization said it believes all technology products, including facial recognition, […]

After more than 50 years, the Datacard name is being retired from the company moniker as the company continues expansion in digital security realms. Card issuance will remain a major focus, but the new name reflects the world’s rapidly rising need for trust and security in all things digital.

Reusable, portable U.K. digital ID has passed a significant test, with Onfido, Deloitte and Evernym announcing positive results of a pilot involving the powerful Financial Conduct Authority. The three companies involved in the digital ID program said their next move is to “develop a production ready solution to launch in the UK market.” Such a […]

Digital ID technology, already on the upswing during the pandemic, has gained an even higher profile in recent weeks as governments try to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and reopen their societies using new tech such as digital ID immunity passports. One recent example comes from WISeKey International Holding Ltd. In July, the Switzerland-based cybersecurity […]

Staying safe in a pandemic can be a confusing concept that is hard to achieve, especially for workers, but HID Global is using employee IDs for social distancing to help people stay apart — and healthy. HID says that it has made “landmark additions” to its Location Services Internet of Things ecosystem to prevent workplace […]

The program, backed by Unisys and IDEMIA, can handle 100,000 daily transactions, and also will be used for citizenship applications. The system facilitates the processing of legitimate travelers and is designed to support anticipated growth in visa applications, border clearances and applications for citizenship over the next 10 years.

The synergy between banks and digital ID has long been discussed, and that trend is growing.  Financial institutions, companies, and organizations that hope to influence the development of national digital ID efforts are striving to win larger roles as program operators and guardians of all that data. According to a recent report from the Mobey […]

The SecureKey Verified.Me digital identity service began in 2019 via a partnership with leading Canadian banks. The authentication function, known as the SecureKey Concierge Service, has experienced a massive rise from 100 to 800 transactions per second as demand for remote authentication spikes. The goal of the program is to secure consumer access to online […]

If you are looking for a resource to help you keep up with the rapidly advancing rollout of mobile driver’s licenses in the U.S., the Secure Technology Alliance mDLConnection is a great place to start. The online educational hub, mDLConnection.com, is a website designed to inform the U.S. market on the technology and the status […]

The “Diia” mobile app, launched early this year, is already proving popular among citizens, especially when it comes to digital drivers’ licenses.