10 Nov Collaboration sets benchmark for secure digital identity verification

Daon has introduced a new mobile driver’s license (mDL) support capability within its biometric identity assurance platform, powered by a strategic collaboration with digital trust infrastructure specialist MATTR. The development enables governments, enterprises and service providers to securely verify identity data both online and in person, all while allowing users to have control over their own personal information.​

This announcement comes as mDLs are gaining widespread traction, with over half of the US population living in states where such digital credentials are live or in development, and similar rollouts planned in the UK. By partnering with MATTR, Daon is integrating strong biometric authentication with cryptographically secure credentials, making mDLs a practical alternative to traditional IDs for a variety of uses, including onboarding, access and compliance, across sectors and jurisdictions.​

Key benefits of the new Daon-MATTR framework include real-time issuance and verification of digital credentials aligned with global standards, interoperability for cross-border use, and privacy-centric features that let users selectively disclose only required details. The framework also aims to deliver seamless, secure user experiences by combining biometrics with next-generation credential verification.​

This move is expected to set a new benchmark for interoperability and trust in digital identity, providing Middle East security sector stakeholders with a scalable, standards-aligned solution that can help future-proof digital onboarding and access management.

This story was enhanced with AI, with the oversight of a human editor.