Yoti, Pass provide biometrics for COVID test result apps as digital health...
India is planning to allow other nations to use its CoWIN platform for digital health passes and COVID track-and-trace applications,... The post Yoti, Pass provide biometrics for COVID test result apps...
View ArticleIndian farmers’ digital ID proposed as Aadhaar reaches 99 percent adult coverage
India’s Biometric Seafarers Identity Document (BSID) has been integrated with the National Maritime Logistics Portal, which has reduced the issuance... The post Indian farmers’ digital ID proposed as...
View ArticleIndian govt using face biometrics at COVID vaccination centers
India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has admitted to using face biometrics technology for online verification of people... The post Indian govt using face biometrics at COVID...
View ArticleDigital identity roadmaps updated for property markets in India, UK
The Union government of India has officially activated its plans to link land records to citizens’ biometric unique identifier Aadhaar,... The post Digital identity roadmaps updated for property...
View ArticleOne fewer holdout on India’s biometrics-linked food distribution network
The populous Indian state of Delhi decided this week to participate in a ration card program linked to the nation’s... The post One fewer holdout on India’s biometrics-linked food distribution network...
View ArticleFailures in digital ID: Yoti Fellows on South Africa, Argentina, India
The first three Digital Identity Fellows from a fellowship scheme launched in 2019 by Yoti have submitted their final reports,... The post Failures in digital ID: Yoti Fellows on South Africa,...
View ArticleGlobal biometric surveillance developments draw regional concerns
Biometric surveillance is facing resistance globally. It is doubtless less successful than opponents would like but the resistance cannot be... The post Global biometric surveillance developments draw...
View ArticleIdemia bringing augmented vision, biometric cards and dynamic CVV to India’s...
A huge demand for touchless biometric solutions in India’s Banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) industry is driving solution provider... The post Idemia bringing augmented vision, biometric...
View ArticleFPC signs up biometric payment card manufacturer in India
Fingerprint Cards (FPC) has entered a new partnership with Indian smart card manufacturer Seshaasai to bring its biometric payment cards... The post FPC signs up biometric payment card manufacturer in...
View ArticleNtechLab supplies facial recognition for Indian Railways, but privacy...
NtechLab is implementing a facial recognition surveillance project in India intended to monitor the movement of train commuters, but civil... The post NtechLab supplies facial recognition for Indian...
View ArticleBiometric hardware failures prompt Delhi government to change rations...
The department of food and civil supplies of Delhi in India has taken steps to ensure that families can receive... The post Biometric hardware failures prompt Delhi government to change rations...
View ArticleTech5 to develop biometric payments proof of concept for NPCI
The next step for Tech5 has been revealed after the company won the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Global... The post Tech5 to develop biometric payments proof of concept for NPCI first...
View ArticleNo privacy impact assessment for biometrics at Indian exam centers
The National Testing Agency (NTA) of India failed to carry out an impact assessment study for two facial recognition projects... The post No privacy impact assessment for biometrics at Indian exam...
View ArticleNtechLab contracted by Indian Railways to deploy facial recognition at 30...
India’s newest railway facial recognition surveillance project is underway, with a contract to deploy the technology to 30 stations, though... The post NtechLab contracted by Indian Railways to deploy...
View ArticleAlexa voice biometrics to be integrated in touchless purchases across India
According to one account, Amazon India is preparing to expand the ability to buy goods in that South Asian nation... The post Alexa voice biometrics to be integrated in touchless purchases across India...
View ArticleClear digital health pass reach grows, CoWIN launches API
A pair of new partnerships are expanding the issuance and application of digital health passes for COVID vaccinations on one... The post Clear digital health pass reach grows, CoWIN launches API first...
View ArticleBioCatch to offer behavioral biometrics to expanding Indian market with...
BioCatch is seeking to expand its presence in the Indian market through a partnership with Microsoft to offer its behavioral biometrics... The post BioCatch to offer behavioral biometrics to expanding...
View ArticleAadhaar biometrics allegedly targeted by Chinese state-sponsored hacker group
TAG-28, a hacker group thought to be supported by the Chinese government, has been attacking the Unique Identification Authority of... The post Aadhaar biometrics allegedly targeted by Chinese...
View ArticleDevelopments in Indian digital ID: health accounts launch, resistance to...
India has launched its national digital health identity scheme which will create a health account for each of its 1.3... The post Developments in Indian digital ID: health accounts launch, resistance...
View ArticleIndia’s new law enforcement face biometrics RFP tilts in favor of local vendors
India’s national government has published a request for proposal asking vendors to sell it on facial recognition systems that can... The post India’s new law enforcement face biometrics RFP tilts in...
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