OIX: Digital ID is in a ‘critical phase’ globally
In recent years, digital identity has incorporated technologies such as biometrics, blockchain and artificial intelligence while governments have kickstarted projects…
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.
Australia’s digital identity trust exchange to launch by end of year
Australia will roll out its comprehensive digital identity program by the end of 2024 as the government prepares to formally…
Malta chamber sounds alarm on governance crisis amid ID card scandal
The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise, and Industry has raised concerns about what it describes as a “complete breakdown” in…
Armenians to receive new ID cards and biometric passports by 2026
Armenia has finally outlined the schedule for introducing new ID cards and biometric passports through a public-private partnership (PPP) after…
Worldcoin ecosystem grows as firm faces continued regulatory concerns
Worldcoin is growing its ecosystem, as fraudsters are caught trying to sell accounts and another regulatory investigation begins. A digital…
Data breach exposes 3 billion PII records, class action suits filed
In the last week, at least four class action lawsuits have been filed in response to what has been described…
China censors online criticism of digital ID plan
China’s plan to introduce a national digital identity system is stirring an online backlash with censors deleting social media comments…
Hippo lays out NHS and Gamestop case studies for digital identity
How can financial services companies balance security, compliance and user experience? For UK-based digital consultancy Hippo Digital, the answer is…
Ethiopia advances towards biometric passport launch with ICAO engagement
Pre-registration and identity verification for biometric passports with embedded microchips is underway in Ethiopia ahead of a launch next year,…
Wide access to Kenya’s digital ID database too risky: court petitioners
Organizations challenging the constitutionality of Kenya’s Maisha Namba digital ID in court fear for the safety and security of citizens’…
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