World Network taps X veteran to handle pesky regulators as global rollout continues
World ID verifications have launched in Panama, as the company focusses on Latin America as a key region in its…
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.
Forum explores UK’s digital ID future: Initiatives, insights and everything in between
The Westminster eForum Policy conference convened to delve into digital identities in the UK. The conference comes at a pivotal…
Australia forges ahead with digital identity, releases second Digital Services Standard
A release from the Australian government says it wants to expand the voluntary use of digital ID to bring “whole…
Afghan citizens face complications in biometric ID card distribution
Under Taliban rule, Afghanistan’s digital ID system, known as e-Tazkira, has come under fire for inefficiency, corruption, and excessive expenses….
Digital rights advocates find gaps in Cameroon data protection bill
Internet and digital rights advocacy organization, Paradigm Initiative, as well as other rights advocates in Cameroon have hailed the country…
Governments can preserve digital identity choice by avoiding common myths: Gartner
Governments attempting to stand up digital identities are aiming at a moving target, between the evolving expectations of citizens, maturing…
NIMC officials explain benefits of upcoming multipurpose national ID card
The Director of Card Management Services at Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Dr Peter Iwegbu, and the Head of…
Kuwait allays human rights fears linked to compulsory biometric fingerprinting
Kuwaiti authorities have assured that an ongoing exercise to capture the fingerprint biometrics of nationals and expatriates in the country…
Malaysia news agency throws support behind govt digital transformation efforts
The Malaysian National News Agency, Bernama, will take a significant role supporting the country’s digital transformation, as it focuses on…
More ways to use mDLs in Colorado, Iowa and Ohio
There are more ways for drivers in Colorado, Iowa and Ohio to use mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs). Colorado’s Division of…
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