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Intercede Launches MyID Authenticate for Enterprise Passkeys

Intercede has launched MyID Authenticate for centrally managed enterprise passkeys, with its first release available now and a European public-sector organization serving as lead customer. The platform combines a FIDO authentication server with a passkey issuer and supports device-bound and synced credentials. Organizations can deploy it on premises, in the cloud or in hybrid environments. Windows support includes offline sign-in through an encrypted local cache and optional workstation locking when a security key is removed. Integration options cover cloud applications, Microsoft services, VPNs and legacy access systems.

Türkiye Sets Government Age-Token Checks for Social Media

Türkiye has adopted social media rules requiring government-issued age tokens and prohibiting access for children under 15. The regulation takes effect November 1, with checks on existing accounts due by March 31, 2027. The e-Devlet government portal will issue tokens indicating whether users meet a 15-or-older or 18-or-older threshold without disclosing their identity to platforms. Services must authenticate tokens during account creation and provide private, age-appropriate accounts for users aged 15 to 17. Restrictions cover livestreaming, personalized advertising and profiling, alongside parental controls and human-reviewed appeals.

Greece Submits Social Media Age-Verification Bill to Parliament

Greece has submitted a bill restricting social media access below an age threshold of 15, with Gov.gr Wallet, Kids Wallet and equivalent solutions identified as possible verification tools. The government expects a parliamentary vote October 22 and intends the restrictions to begin January 1, 2027. Existing accounts would also be covered, and parental consent would not override the restriction. Age would be calculated by calendar birth year: children born in 2013 or later would fall below the threshold at the planned start. Kids Wallet would communicate a threshold flag rather than a birth date.

South Africa Targets November Launch for Biometric Asylum Platform

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is developing an online asylum platform with biometric identity checks, targeting operation by November 10. The system will check previous rejected claims, travel-document authenticity and other recorded infringements. Minister Leon Schreiber said initial applications are being processed in approximately 30 days, while appeals account for the main delays. He estimated the appeals backlog at around 120,000 cases and said it fell about 20 percent during the previous financial year. Home Affairs has brought in 74 advocates to strengthen appeals processing.

Bangladesh Seeks Securiport Proposal for Biometric Border Screening

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Home Affairs has asked Securiport for a technical and financial proposal for automated biometric border screening by October 22. The proposed system would combine advance passenger information, booking records, biometric verification and checks against Interpol and domestic watchlists. Following approval to pursue direct procurement, three evaluation committees are examining technical requirements, fees and the proposed agreement. Their review includes government ownership and local hosting of data, cybersecurity, technology transfer, software continuity and exit arrangements. The process remains at the evaluation and negotiation stage, rather than an awarded deployment.

Samoa Invites Suppliers Ahead of National Digital ID Tender

The Samoa Bureau of Statistics is inviting suppliers to an online briefing for its planned National Digital Identification System procurement on October 15. Registration closes at 5 p.m. Samoa time October 14. The World Bank-financed project will cover supply, installation and operational support, with a request for proposals expected in November after the bank’s no-objection. Systems integrators, biometric technology providers and potential local partners are welcome. Participation will not affect proposal evaluation, and the eventual tender documents, rather than the indicative briefing, will govern the procurement.

KakaoBank Opens Selfie-Based Mobile Onboarding to Foreign Residents

KakaoBank has introduced remote account opening for foreign residents in South Korea through its existing app, combining selfie verification with public MyData identity checks. Eligible customers must be at least 19 and have a foreign identity document and a phone registered in their own name. The bank says onboarding can take about five minutes. AI translation supports English, Chinese and Vietnamese, while a Hanpass partnership enables remittances to roughly 200 countries in more than 50 currencies. The initial debit card is domestic-only; an international version is planned for early December.

Sindh Links Education Boards With NADRA for Verified Digital Records

Sindh, a province in southern Pakistan, has signed an agreement to connect its education boards to the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). The arrangement combines academic-record digitization with plans to make verified educational qualifications accessible through the Pak ID mobile app. Provincial officials say integration will help prevent fake degrees and proxy examinations, in which another person takes a candidate’s test. NADRA will provide the integration facility free of charge. As implementation proceeds, students will be able to retrieve verified degrees through Pak ID, extending the app beyond national identity credentials.

College of Policing Awards South Wales Facial Recognition Evaluation

The College of Policing has awarded the University of Birmingham a £64,200 contract to evaluate officer-initiated facial recognition used by South Wales Police, focusing primarily on policing productivity. The value excludes VAT, and the scheduled contract period runs October 12 to March 31, 2027. The mobile workflow lets officers photograph a person whose identity is uncertain and check their identity without first taking them into custody. It differs from live facial recognition of people passing public cameras. The evaluation follows police facial-recognition audits that produced recommendations on oversight, training, retention and accuracy testing.

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By the ID Tech Editorial Team