Vietnam to collect biometric information (and DNA) for new ID cards

A close up of a face wearing glasses, with a reflection of digital information and a fingerprint reflected in the lenses.

As per a request from Vietnam's Prime Minister, Pham Minh Chinh, the country's government will begin collecting biometric data from citizens—including iris scans, voice recordings, and DNA samples—for identification purposes.

The collection of data will be carried out by Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security, which will work with other branches of the government to merge the new identification system into the national database.