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Banks Introduce New Technology and Controls to ‘Shield Australians From Scams’
More intelligence sharing between banks, biometric identity scans, and double checks when you are paying someone new are among the changes
IDNYC Free Enrollment Extended, More Cultural Institutions Added
The municipal IDNYC card program’s free enrollment period has been extended till the end of 2016, while also adding more cultural institutions.
South Korean Gov’t' Data Breaches Force ID Overhaul
After an avalanche of data breaches, South Korea’s national identity card system has been raided so thoroughly by thieves that the government says it might have to issue new ID numbers to every citizen over 17 at a possible cost of billions of dollars.
Right to Franchise Doesn’t Come Easy in India
Rampant errors on list and obstacles to registration on democracy in India have activists worried about democracy as state elections take place across the country throughout the year.
Food Photo Busts ID Thieves
‘Food porn’ busts ID thieves: A couple in Florida apparently posted a picture of a steak and macaroni cheese dinner to Instagram, enabling police to track them down.
