EU gathers feedback on EUDI Wallet certification, implementation
As the European Union approaches the launch of its digital identity project, feedback on the certification of the conformity of…
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.
ACI pushes back on Philippine national ID card contract cancelation
The Philippine government’s national ID system has come under scrutiny, as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) faces criticism for…
Pakistan ID agency chair out after court rules appointment violates constitution
A legal standoff appears to be brewing between Pakistan’s military government and judiciary, after the Lahore High Court ordered the…
Idemia contract for SA’s biometric driver’s licenses prompts request for investigation
Idemia is facing further scrutiny in South Africa. A new request from transport minister Barbara Creecy asks the country’s auditor-general…
Namibia’s new CRVS, national ID system reflects key data protection aspects
Namibia’s newly proposed Civil Registration and Identification Bill has been praised for containing essential elements of data protection. However, the…
Digital IDs: How to accelerate global interoperability
By Andrew Black, Managing Director, ConnectID If you work on developing digital IDs and interoperable global systems, you’re well aware…
Biometrics testing for bias standardized while contracts test patience
Biometrics standards are advancing and the testing providers that use them for evaluations are growing, but investments are still subject…
Mauritius launches digital ID wallet with Thales tech for govt service access
Mauritius continues to demonstrate its commitment to modernizing its digital infrastructure, with the launch of the Mobile ID system supported…
Trinsic introduces SDK to ease reusable digital ID integration
Trinsic has released an SDK that it says allows businesses to perform identity verification for their customers 10 times faster…
Chrome launches developer trial for digital ID, credentials API
An origin trial is beginning on Chrome to enable Android users to share digital IDs and selective requests of verifiable…
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