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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.

 

Fiji: national digital ID plan advances, ecommerce strategy launches

Fiji’s upcoming national digital identity will not only streamline access to vital services but also empower citizens by giving them…

 

Identity data sharing underpins Tony Blair plan to save $16B with data synchronization

The UK could see returns of up to £13 billion (US$16.4 billion) per year from linking data from different public…

 

Moldova joins second round of EUDI pilot project

Moldova will participate in the second round of a pilot for the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI). The e-Governance Agency…

 

Select ID adds BankID Norway to advisory committee

BankID in Norway has joined the advisory committee for Select ID. A release from BankID says the collaboration allows it…

 

UK encourages biometric immigration document holders to transition to eVisa system

The UK government is allowing a longer period for migrants to transition to the eVisa system based on biometric immigration…

 

Ghana’s banking industry emphasizes biometric verification for secure transactions

Stakeholders in Ghana’s banking industry have underlined the significant role biometric identity verification plays in combatting financial fraud. Banking and…

 

Texas is latest US state to consider mobile driver’s license as Arkansas mDL launches

Texas is getting a mobile driver’s license (mDL), if a bill introduced in the state legislature is approved. The tech…

 

UK action plans for digital inclusion spotlights in-person identity proofing

The UK’s plan to make public service delivery more effective and efficient as part of its overall digital growth strategy…

 

Cayman Islands begins national ID pilot as govt okays regulations

The Cayman Islands has begun issuing first copies of its new national ID card on trial basis to some key…

 

Thales joins PQC4eMRTD project to protect travel documents from quantum computing attack

The European Union has taken a step towards protecting electronic passports against the threat of quantum computing attacks, with a…

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