19 Jan, 2018China digital ID push relies on popular WeChat social media app
Chinese citizens are required to use their national ID cards for a variety of tasks and service. A test set to expand across the country seeks to create virtual ID cards tied to the accounts of WeChat, one of the most popular apps in the world.
12 Jan, 2018Digital identity for bars and nightclubs in UK
Yoti, a British startup that focuses on digital ID authentication via smartphones, says its system will help UK bars cut down on underage entries and make it more efficient for legitimate customers to start drinking. Next up? Supermarkets and dating sites.
03 Jan, 2018Thales acquires Gemalto in huge digital security deal
The multi-billion-dollar deal comes amid a major push by Thales to beef up its digital security strength—and as Gemalto expands further into government and other services. The new ‘powerhouse’ will have expertise in such areas as biometrics and multifactor authentication.
21 Dec, 2017Top five mobile ID applications beyond the mobile driver’s license
The most talked about application for mobile ID technology is the mobile driver’s licenses, but there are many other functions and credentials that are poised to go the mobile route. Check out what one expert in the field identifies as the top five uses for mobile ID beyond driver’s licenses.
21 Dec, 2017Protecting healthcare from cyber attack
By Mollie Shields Uehling, President and CEO, SAFE-BioPharma Association Over the past few years almost 180 million Americans have had their healthcare records stolen. Our ubiquitous reliance on user names and passwords is the leading cause of these massive cyber thefts. Another term for it is weak identity trust. The same can be said of […]
13 Dec, 2017Mobile ID use cases beyond mobile driver’s licenses
Mobile IDs are powerful credentials, and there are numerous use cases beyond proving driving privileges. The prospects are endless, from sporting permits to travel documents and gun licenses to health IDs. “Really, you can think of any ID document that we use today,” says Javier Ramirez, Sales Director Europe for Citizen ID Solutions for HID […]
06 Dec, 2017Top attributes a mobile driver’s license needs to move beyond pilots
In a recent episode of the SecureIDNews podcast series on mobile IDs and mobile driver’s licenses, we explored the current landscape of state DMV pilots of mobile licenses. We uncovered four characteristics that a mobile ID must possess if it is to transition from pilot to reality.
05 Dec, 2017Ghana digital ID card secures gov services, payments to come
The West African country has ambitious plans for its digital ID project, which citizens can use to access online government services, digitally sign documents and travel to neighboring countries. In time, Ghana also plans to enable financial transactions via the cards.
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