Digital IDs take root in US as states and federal agencies chart uncertain paths
In January, then-President Joe Biden issued the sweeping Executive Order (EO), Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation’s Cybersecurity, which…
Civil / National ID
Civil ID is used to identify or verify the identity of individuals when interacting with governments, though increasingly it is also used for regulated private industries, such as mobile phone accounts. Government examples of civil ID use could include document issuance, border management, voter registration or employment background checks. Find Civil ID solutions here.
Decentralized identity needs its iPod moment, identity veteran says
The message came from Charles Walton, principal at Agosti Group and former SVP of Identity at Avast and Mastercard. He,…
Vouched launches web support for mDLs in Google Wallet
Vouched has launched web-based support for Mobile Driver’s Licenses (mDLs) through Google Wallet, claiming an industry first. A release from…
Thales driving digital inclusion, behind one in every three smart civil IDs
Thales is marking its dominant presence in digital identification with the company behind one in three civil IDs delivered each…
Digital access to social security number promises speed but worries users
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is introducing a new feature that allows individuals with a my Social Security account to…
Regula photospectral document scanner marks ‘conceptual shift’ in border control
As border control becomes an increasingly central political issue in North America and Europe, and border security agencies face staffing…
Namibian govt aims for strong public awareness on digital ID as rollout nears
Namibia’s Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, has called for a clear timeline for the imminent…
Mexico gets new biometric national identity document
Mexico’s federal government has gotten the political green light to create a new biometric national identity document – although it…
Guyana preparing to issue new biometric ID cards from 2026
The Vice President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo, has told citizens that there are plans to begin issuing new generation biometric…
Twenty years later the REAL ID debate refuses to go away
The states’ pushback against the REAL ID Act has been one of the most enduring, complex, and quietly significant battles…
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