Aseel’s digital ID-verified aid delivery expands its ecosystem
Aseel, a Washington D.C.–based humanitarian technology platform, is expanding its digital ecosystem as it pursues a goal of supporting one…
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.
Scotland explores non-biometric IDV for ScotAccount
Scotland’s digital identity scheme, ScotAccount, is hoping to expand identity verification options for users beyond biometrics. According to an equality…
Why Switzerland postponed the rollout of its digital ID
Switzerland announced earlier this week that the launch of its e-ID program has been postponed to December 1st, 2026. Behind…
Florida House passes bill to relaunch mDL program
A package of transportation laws have been approved by Florida’s House of Representatives, setting up the potential return of mobile…
Shanghai launches cross-border digital authentication for foreign business registration
Shanghai has launched a cross‑border digital identity system that lets foreign companies register online, starting with eligible Singaporean investors. The…
UK provides ‘some certainty and reassurance to DVS providers’ on digital ID
The UK’s consultation on digital identity is expected to begin next week. Currently, the government’s policy is fundamentally tied to…
Entries open for IJCB 2026 competition on ID card and passport forgery
The competition on document forgery detection on ID-Card and Passport (PAD-ID Card 2026) will be held for the third time…
Wisecube debuts hybrid scanner that verifies physical IDs and mDLs
Wisecube has launched a desktop ID scanner that combines physical document authentication with mobile driver’s licence (mDL) verification. Oneproof is…
SIA publishes new guide to fix fragmented corporate ID badge security
Corporate IDs run in the background of business life, yet their importance to security and everyday function is undeniable. The…
Somalia makes biometric digital ID mandatory for inter-state travel
Somalians flying domestically will have to show their biometric ID cards in a new development. The measure was introduced on…
