UN advocate lauds financial inclusion in the Philippines through digital ID
Financial inclusion is a critical objective for nations seeking to enhance economic development and resilience, particularly in regions where large…
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Baltic Innovation Club calls for EU digital identity system upgrade
In a collective appeal, the Innovation Club of Latvia, Germany, Estonia, and Lithuania wants the European Commission (EC) to enhance…
Face ID component-maker’s plant could close as Apple ends orders
The future of Coherent‘s facility in County Durham, England is in jeopardy following the loss of its primary customer, Apple….
DPI critical to effective digital transformation in government
Robert Opp, chief digital officer of UNDP emphasizes the importance of viewing DPI as the digital equivalent of physical infrastructure,…
AI can save UK govt £40B annually, revolutionize public services: Blair Institute
AI will soon be used to pre-check applications for correct information, triage cases by calculating complexity and routing them appropriately,…
Papua New Guinea completes national data protection and governance policy
The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology has announced the completion of the national data protection and governance policy, marking…
Demonstrating value, integrated payments among key digital ID building blocks
Estonia has achieved an enviable level of user-centricity with its national digital identity system through careful legislation and fostering collaboration…
Digital ID for air travel is DPI that could lift Africa’s economy, HID argues
As the African continent experiences economic growth and increasing global integration, the potential for enhancing air travel through improved digital…
Google Pay enhances online checkout with biometric options and expands BNPL features
Google Pay has rolled out a biometric autofill option for users, one of three new features aimed at enhancing the…
Japan faces uptick in forged ‘My Number’ ID cards amid system errors
Authorities in Japan are dealing with a rise in cases involving forged ‘My Number’ national ID cards, a critical component…
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