Digital ID on the blockchain and at school: Identity News Digest

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

Lithuania’s airports ready for EES

Lithuanian authorities have completed initial preparations for the biometric passenger screening at airports that will be required under the EU’s upcoming Entry-Exit System (EES). “We have already performed contractual works on adapting the spaces at all Lithuanian airports, which will be much more convenient for passengers to pass border controls and will also include self-service terminals and information screens,” said Lithuanian Airports Safety and Security Director, Vidas Kšanas. The work, carried out across the airports of Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga, has a price tag of around 3 million euros.

China’s gaming body pushes biometrics to fight ‘addiction’

The China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association, a “semi-official” organization representing China’s video game industry, is urging game companies to implement technologies including facial recognition to prevent minors from playing games too often. The organization is urging the industry to stay on the side of Chinese laws meant to combat gambling addiction, which prompted gaming giant Tencent to implement a facial scanning system to regulate minors’ access to many of its own mobile games in 2021.

Provider of HR solutions settles BIPA lawsuit

iSolved, a provider of workforce management solutions, has reached a nearly $2.5 million settlement in a class action lawsuit filed under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) over its fingerprint scanning time clock system. As in so many other BIPA lawsuits, the company was accused of failing to obtain consent from individuals whose biometrics were collected and of failing to make the proper data retention disclosures. Class members will be entitled to payments in the range of $640 to $965; iSolved has not acknowledged the error.

Digital ID startup collects seed funding

Digital ID startup Dentity has closed a seed funding round led by Blockchange Ventures and AARP Innovation Labs. Dentity is working on a digital ID solution designed to allow end users to store a variety of virtual credentials, from government-issued IDs to loyalty cards to professional certifications, in a single digital wallet. The app uses selfie-based identity verification and decentralized blockchain technology to store identity data.

Altme Digital Wallet complies with the EU’s Blockchain infrastructure

Altme says the digital wallet is now compliant with the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure, a network of distributed blockchain nodes supported by the European Commission and the European Blockchain Partnership. Founded in May of last year, Altme is based in Paris and is affiliated with Tezos, an open source blockchain platform primarily aimed at facilitating smart contracts.

Digital student ID is coming to Australia

Australia’s Monash University has launched a mobile ID solution for students and staff – the first in the country. Compatible with Android and iOS smartphones, as well as the Apple Watch, the M-Pass ID allows students to access facilities such as the school’s gym and library with an NFC-enabled faucet, as well as pay for shuttle bus fares and on-campus services such as printing and photocopying. “Monash University prides itself on the early adoption and development of new user-friendly technologies and strives to continually improve student and staff experiences,” said Monash SVP and Chief Operating Officer Peter Marshall.

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February 15, 2023 – by Alex Perala

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