Identity document

Singapore Government Extends National Digital Identity Programme With Face Verification Solution From iProov and Toppan Ecquaria

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Security, Homeland security, Technology, State, Local, Public policy, Government, Internet in Singapore, Statutory boards of the Singapore Government, Federated identity, Computer access control, Identity management, Government Technology Agency, Digital identity, Identity document, Information and communications technology, Computing, Information

Four million Singaporeans can now access digital government services online using facial verification implemented by iProov and Toppan Ecquaria for the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) under the pioneering National Digital Identity (NDI) programme.

Key Points: 
  • Four million Singaporeans can now access digital government services online using facial verification implemented by iProov and Toppan Ecquaria for the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) under the pioneering National Digital Identity (NDI) programme.
  • It marks the first time that cloud facial verification, provided by iProov, has been used to secure national digital identity.
  • Quek Sin Kwok, Senior Director of National Digital Identity at GovTech Singapore, said; Singapores national digital identity, SingPass, enables citizens and permanent residents to transact seamlessly and securely with public and private sectors digital services.
  • SingPass Face Verification, under our National Digital Identity (NDI) programme, will help partners enhance their customer service journeys.

Qi Card Asserts Strong Continued Ability to Process Salaries, Pensions and Loans Normally

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Monday, September 21, 2020
Debit cards, Qi Card, Money, Game shows, Financial services, ISO standards, Ubiquitous computing, Smart card, Identity document, Card holder, QI, Payment systems

Salaries, pensions and loan applications will continue to be processed and disbursed timely in the same way that Qi Card has delivered consistently for more than a decade.

Key Points: 
  • Salaries, pensions and loan applications will continue to be processed and disbursed timely in the same way that Qi Card has delivered consistently for more than a decade.
  • Throughout this time, the professionals that comprise the Qi Card team are unwavering in their commitment to serve Qi Card's clients, partners, and customers.
  • Qi Card is the leading electronic payment services solution in Iraq, which employs biometric identity as the cardholder verification method.
  • Qi Card is operated and managed by International Smart Card"ISC,"the most successful partnership in the history of Iraq.

Qi Card Asserts Strong Continued Ability to Process Salaries, Pensions and Loans Normally

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 21, 2020
Debit cards, Qi Card, Money, Game shows, Financial services, ISO standards, Ubiquitous computing, Smart card, Identity document, Card holder, QI, Payment systems

Salaries, pensions and loan applications will continue to be processed and disbursed timely in the same way that Qi Card has delivered consistently for more than a decade.

Key Points: 
  • Salaries, pensions and loan applications will continue to be processed and disbursed timely in the same way that Qi Card has delivered consistently for more than a decade.
  • Throughout this time, the professionals that comprise the Qi Card team are unwavering in their commitment to serve Qi Card's clients, partners, and customers.
  • Qi Card is the leading electronic payment services solution in Iraq, which employs biometric identity as the cardholder verification method.
  • Qi Card is operated and managed by International Smart Card"ISC,"the most successful partnership in the history of Iraq.

Brazil Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics 2015-2019 & 2024 with Covid-19 Update Q2 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, September 21, 2020
Restaurant, Bar, Other Retail, Professional services, Online Retail, Discount, Variety, Supermarket, Department Stores, Specialty, Convenience store, Infectious diseases, Retail, Human resources, Health, Money, Payment systems, Exonumia, Gift card, Giving, Personal finance, Economy, Market, Identity document, Finance

The "Brazil Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Market Size and Forecast (2015-2024) - Covid-19 Update Q2 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Brazil Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Market Size and Forecast (2015-2024) - Covid-19 Update Q2 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Gift card market in the country will increase from US$ 4,481.5 million in 2019 to reach US$ 7,414.4 million by 2024.
  • Though growth of gift card industry will be impacted, there are certain segments such as self-use which will gain significant market share.
  • With over 200 KPIs at country level, this report provides comprehensive understanding of gift and incentive card market dynamics.

Indonesia Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Databook 2020: Market Size and Forecast 2015-2024 with Q2 2020 Covid-19 Update - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 21, 2020
Retail, Other Retail, Money, Payment systems, Debit cards, Exonumia, Personal finance, Giving, Economy, Finance, Gift card, Identity document

The "Indonesia Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Market Size and Forecast (2015-2024) - Covid-19 Update Q2 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Indonesia Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Market Size and Forecast (2015-2024) - Covid-19 Update Q2 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The gift card market in Indonesia has recorded a CAGR of 23.7% during 2015-2019.The gift card industry in Indonesia will continue to grow over the forecast period and is expected to record a CAGR of 12.2% during 2020-2024.
  • According to the Global Gift Card Q2 2020 Survey, adoption of open loop gift cards and digital gift cards (e-gift cards) is expected to drive growth in near term as more consumers adopt gift card for self-use and gifting.
  • For instance, in December 2019, Ultra Voucher, an Indonesian gift card issuer launched UV Gift Card in the country.

Denmark Digital Gift Card (e-Gift Card) and Incentive Card Market Report 2020 with Q2 2020 Covid-19 Update - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, September 21, 2020
Retail, Other Retail, Money, Payment systems, Economy, Exonumia, Gift card, Giving, Personal finance, Finance, Identity document

The "Denmark Digital Gift Card (e-Gift Card) and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Market Size and Forecast (2015-2024) - Covid-19 Update Q2 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Denmark Digital Gift Card (e-Gift Card) and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Market Size and Forecast (2015-2024) - Covid-19 Update Q2 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The gift card market in Denmark has recorded a CAGR of 28.5% during 2015-2019.
  • Consequently, sale of e-gift card or digital gift card has witnessed sharp increase in Q2 2020, according to the Global Gift Card Survey.
  • This report provides a detailed data centric analysis of digital gift cards (e-gift cards) and corporate incentive cards market along with consumer behaviour and retail spend dynamics in Denmark.

PCPD revised the "Guidance on Collection and Use of Biometric Data"

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Biometrics, Surveillance, Identity document, Cryptography, Security engineering, Biometric points, Private biometrics

What's New

Key Points: 

What's New

Individuals should also be vigilant when providing biometric data, and should not get carried away in the pursuit of novelty and convenience.

The revised “Guidance on Collection and Use of Biometric Data” can be downloaded at

https://www.pcpd.org.hk//english/resources_centre/publications/files/GN_...

Reminder of travel restrictions to Canada for the upcoming holidays

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Identity document

The travel restrictions do not impact the cross-border movement of goods.

Key Points: 
  • The travel restrictions do not impact the cross-border movement of goods.
  • Any gift to someone living in Canada is duty and tax free, provided its value is CDN$60 or less.
  • The temporary restrictions on all optional/discretionary travel to Canada continue and may be prolonged for public health reasons.
  • Foreign nationals who are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 will not be permitted to enter Canada, regardless of their reason for travel.

Utah Valley University adopts Passport mobile pay solution for parking

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Utah County, Utah, Regions of the United States, Provo–Orem metropolitan area, Orem, Utah, Passport, Identity document, Utah Valley, UTAH, Orem Central station

OREM, Utah, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Students and faculty at Utah Valley University can now pay to park using the Passport Parking mobile app.

Key Points: 
  • OREM, Utah, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Students and faculty at Utah Valley University can now pay to park using the Passport Parking mobile app.
  • Passport Parking is powered by the Passport Operating System that enables over 1,200 cities and universities to manage vehicle interactions on streets and sidewalks through one comprehensive back end.
  • In addition to supporting Utah Valley University, Passport partners with Salt Lake City to provide a convenient payment option for parking through the city's private label, ParkSLC.
  • "Utah Valley University was in search of a mobile pay solution with a more robust and comprehensive back office system," said Mollie Bolin, Passport sales executive.

More than one billion SPS inductive coupling platforms in the hands of cardholders demonstrate recognition of technology by issuers and card vendors

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Payment systems, Identity document, Payment card

Card manufacturers that integrate SPS eBooster inductive coupling technology acknowledge its advantages in terms of reliability and ease of integration in their manufacturing process.

Key Points: 
  • Card manufacturers that integrate SPS eBooster inductive coupling technology acknowledge its advantages in terms of reliability and ease of integration in their manufacturing process.
  • Working in a permanent connection with card manufacturers, SPS actively supports them in making the best of the technology.
  • Card manufacturers have already obtained over 1,500 certifications (Letter of Approval) from card schemes for payment cards using SPS platforms.
  • Already 13 governments have decided to adopt SPS technology for their ePassports and 13 nations issue their national ID cards with SPS eBooster technology.