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Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today:

UAE Launches Biometric Tourist Identity and Bank Account Service

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) have launched a new biometric service allowing tourists to open bank accounts instantly. By utilizing the ICP’s biometric database, the system verifies the identity of visitors using facial recognition data captured upon entry to the country. This integration eliminates the need for physical paperwork and long waiting periods, enabling tourists to access digital financial services immediately upon arrival.

Portugal’s Judiciary Police Director Calls for Digital ID Theft Offence

The Director of Portugal’s Judiciary Police has formally called for the creation of a standalone criminal offence for digital identity theft. Currently, such crimes are often prosecuted under broader fraud or computer-related laws. The proposal suggests that a specific legal designation would provide law enforcement with better tools to investigate and prosecute the sophisticated methods used in modern identity hijacking, reflecting the growing severity of digital impersonation in the national security landscape.

Flipkart, Axis Bank, and PayU Deploy Biometric Card Authentication

Flipkart, Axis Bank, and PayU have collaborated to deploy biometric card authentication for online transactions, effectively replacing traditional SMS-based one-time passwords (OTPs). The solution allows users to authorize payments using the fingerprint or facial recognition sensors on their smartphones. This shift aims to reduce transaction abandonment caused by network delays in OTP delivery while providing a more robust defense against “sim-swapping” and other social engineering attacks.

Idfy Appoints Raghuraman Chandrashekhar as Philippines Country Head

Identity verification provider Idfy has appointed Raghuraman Chandrashekhar as its Country Head for the Philippines. Chandrashekhar will lead the company’s expansion in the region, focusing on providing AI-driven KYC and background verification solutions to the country’s growing fintech and gig economy sectors. The appointment comes as the Philippines continues to accelerate its digital transformation efforts, increasing demand for localized, high-assurance identity proofing.

Ethiopia and Mozambique Sign Digital ID Cooperation Agreement

Ethiopia and Mozambique have signed a three-year cooperation agreement to link their respective Digital Public Infrastructures (DPI). The partnership focuses on the interoperability of Ethiopia’s “Fayda” national ID system with Mozambique’s digital identity framework. This cross-border collaboration is intended to facilitate the secure exchange of data and improve the delivery of social services, serving as a model for regional identity integration within the African continent.

One Identity Appoints Chief Product and Marketing Officer

One Identity has appointed a new Chief Product and Marketing Officer to lead its Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) strategies. The new leadership will focus on integrating the company’s various identity security solutions into a unified platform. This strategic move is designed to help organizations manage the increasing complexity of identity security across hybrid-cloud environments, ensuring that both human and machine identities are consistently managed and secured.

Shufti Achieves iBeta PAD Level 2 Passive Liveness Conformance

Shufti has achieved iBeta PAD Level 2 conformance for its passive liveness detection technology. This certification confirms that the system can successfully detect sophisticated presentation attacks, such as high-resolution photos, videos, and 3D masks, without requiring the user to perform specific actions like blinking or turning their head. The Level 2 rating indicates a high degree of security, making the solution suitable for high-risk identity verification scenarios in the financial and regulated sectors.

Signicat Names Global Chief Product Officer

Pan-European identity platform Signicat has named a new Global Chief Product Officer to drive its product roadmap and international scaling efforts. The appointment is part of Signicat’s strategy to consolidate its position as a leading provider of digital identity and electronic signature solutions across Europe. The focus will be on enhancing the interoperability of the platform, allowing businesses to easily integrate various national e-IDs and biometric verification methods into their global workflows.

Report Highlights Operational Hurdles as Passkey Adoption Matures

A new benchmark report has highlighted several operational hurdles as passkey adoption begins to mature across the enterprise. While the security benefits of phishing-resistant authentication are widely recognized, the report notes that user education and the management of “account recovery” remain significant challenges for IT departments. The findings suggest that for passkeys to achieve universal adoption, service providers must streamline the setup process and provide clearer guidance on cross-device synchronization.

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By the ID Tech Editorial Team