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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.

 

South Korea expands mobile ID to overseas residents

South Korea is making its mobile identification cards available to its nationals living overseas. The mobile ID card service will…

 

NIRA explains adding iris biometrics to Uganda ID

Uganda is making iris biometrics part of its new national digital ID card not just as an added layer of…

 

World Bank revises Nigeria’s digital ID project as country fails to meet critical targets

Some implementation adjustments have been made to the Nigeria Digital Identity for Development (Nigeria ID4D) project sponsored by the World…

 

Worldcoin digital ID ecosystem buildout continues with next wave of grants

The second group of startups awarded funding by Worldcoin to work on extensions and applications of its digital identity and…

 

Evolving biometrics standards back new ICAO passport requirements

A new standard for biometric passports from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is fast approaching. The passport standard is…

 

IDDEEA improves digital services for Bosnia and Herzegovina in line with EU directives

The Identity and Data Exchange Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IDDEEA) recently announced improvements aimed at facilitating citizens’ access to…

 

Regula revamps Forensic Studio, elevates IDV accuracy and usability

Regula has enhanced its Regula Forensic Studio operating system to better serve the needs of forensic experts. The updated system…

 

Bulgaria’s biometric ID runs into issues in banks, eID may also face trouble

Bulgaria has recently rolled out new biometric ID cards but unfortunately for its citizens, some banks have not prepared to…

 

Italian researchers endorse biometrics to prevent digital identity misuse

European Union countries are in the process of introducing their digital identities as part of the bloc’s plan to introduce…

 

CRVS-DPI integration becoming imperative says UNDP

Through its network of partners, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has been making the case for Civil Registration and…

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