Worldcoin ordered to stop operating in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s privacy office has announced the results of its investigation into Worldcoin, and found that the iris biometrics project…
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.
Choose strategy for digital ID wallet integration, governance frameworks carefully
Discussions on how national ID systems can be integrated with wallets and verifiable credentials, as well as the need to…
Thales-led consortium wins Mauritius’ digital ID card and wallet contract
A consortium led by Thales has won a 10-year contract to supply digital identity technologies for Mauritius’ national ID system….
European Union Digital Identity Regulation takes effect
The European Union Digital Identity (EUDI) Regulation entered into force on Monday meaning that Member States will be required to…
Russian opposition develops ZKP voting application to support legitimate elections
To challenge the legitimacy of the recent Russian elections and Vladimir Putin’s subsequent inauguration as president, a human rights activist…
Africa’s digital ID experiences yield lessons on engaging stakeholders, open standards
There is significant progress in the implementation of legal and digital identity systems in Africa, but there is a barrage…
NADRA selling biometric kit abroad, denies reported CNIC issuance expansion at home
In recent developments, Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has made considerable steps in improving digital identity management services…
Kenya fast-tracking digital ID, birth certificate issuance with new registration offices
Kenya’s government has taken decisive steps to enhance the efficiency of its citizen registration process. Principal Secretary of Immigration and…
Move over, Armani: Italy’s It Wallet is the digital ID accessory of the season
Bravo to Italy for the forthcoming launch of its digital wallet scheme, clearing the path for a national digital identity…
Scottish Government emphasizes security of new platform for digital public services
Scotland is talking up the data security measures designed and built into ScotAccount, a single-sign on (SSO) service designed to…
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