UK’s ETA border scheme attracts criticism
The UK is planning to fully roll out its biometric-based travel permission scheme, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) by April…
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.
UK data and digital ID bill lauded ahead of parliamentary debate
The proposed Data (Use and Access) Bill represents an opportunity for the UK to embrace open finance in a way…
Mobile driver’s licenses to launch in Hong Kong in 2025
A release from Hong Kong’s government says the territory’s Transport Department and Department of Justice are drafting legislation to introduce…
UK launching digital Veteran Card, more lawmakers say ID ‘inevitable’
The UK will enable approximately 250,000 veterans to access digital Veteran Cards on their smartphones starting next year, the government…
Regula underlines value of ID document reference data, previews upcoming launches
There is a lot more to detecting fake IDs than keeping an infrared light under the counter, and Regula is…
PNG pushes biometric voting, national ID to curb election fraud by 2027
Papua New Guinea is advancing electoral reforms by prioritizing biometric voting and enhancing the National Identification (NID) system to combat…
NADRA welcomes World Bank to discuss digital identity, economy
With a robust national digital ID system acting as the main building block for the country’s digital transformation efforts, Pakistan…
Global leaders seek govt push for public trust in digital ID systems
As governments in various regions push towards the adoption of digital ID systems, they face the crucial challenge of earning…
Oxford program to study DPI impact on social, financial inclusion
Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government has announced the establishment of the Oxford Digital Public Infrastructure Research Lab (OxDPI), an…
Kantara wants comment on privacy recommendations for mobile credentials
Kantara Initiative is seeking comment on a new report focused on mobile identity credentials and individual privacy. The U.S.-headquartered nonprofit,…
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