Taipei’s smart city initiative, which also includes citizens’ digital IDs, will rely on Tangle, a distributed ledger technology that is distinct from blockchain. The push represents the latest melding of digital ID and distributed ledgers, which have already found fans in other markets.

The trade group that deals with issues related to digital ID and secure authentication wants to give women better opportunities to network and lead, as well as encourage more diversity within the security industry. Participants predict that will lead to more innovation.

The newest test of the airline’s biometric authentication program for international travelers follows similar tests with domestic flyers. So far, the process is proving popular with passengers and is enabling the airline to board them in a quicker fashion, saving time and money.

Sure, digital IDs are the talk of the town, and continue to gain popularity among travelers, drivers and other citizens. But a new paper from ITW describes the enduring strength of physical IDs, and why they will continue to have a place in a mobile world.

A pilot involving Canada and the Netherlands seeks to build a base of travelers with “credibility” via the sharing of personal data secured by the technology that supports digital currency. The effort could lead to faster screenings and more attention paid to other, perhaps higher-risk passengers.

The International Biometrics and Identity Association issues a blistering white paper that seeks to refute criticisms leveled at the facial recognition authentication program being deployed in U.S airports. The paper covers the justification and efficiency of Biometric Exit, among other topics.

The IDEMIA-backed deployment in the state—the first statewide rollout of the technology—enables taxpayers to download an app and take a selfie to protect them from criminals seeking to steal refunds.