European digital ID project offers grants for more pilots
The pan-European digital identity project will receive another cash infusion for its pilot programs. The European Union has published a…
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.
Peru’s digital ID under magnifying glass after national identification registry hit by criticism
The Peruvian national identification registry, which issues the country’s digital IDs, has found itself in turmoil after its employees initiated…
Worldcoin brings biometric orbs to Peru
Worldcoin, a company dedicated to enhancing online security, has announced the commencement of biometric enrollments in Peru. The move aims…
Kenya unveils ambitious digital ID, biometric passports issuance plans
Thirteen million Kenyans have already obtained the new generation Maisha Namba digital ID as the government hastens up to meet…
Rwanda receiving bids for digital ID core software development
Rwandan lawmakers have received updates that bidding has been opened to select a contractor for the development of the country’s…
NZ cabinet minister champions digital ID in government transformation at data summit
Judith Collins, the minister for digitizing government, emphasized the transformative potential of digital identity and innovation in government services in…
UK voter verification: Boris Johnson turned away from polls after forgetting ID
The UK’s introduction of photo ID for voting in elections continues to stir public opinion. Last Thursday, Brits received a…
Australia prepares for nationwide Digital ID rollout amid public consultation
In the wake of Australia’s digital transformation, the government’s communication strategy to ensure citizens are well-informed and engaged, is set…
Thai government to collect iris and face biometrics from Myanmar nationals
Thailand has launched a program to collect the iris and face biometrics of people from Myanmar, in what the government…
As eIDAS 2.0 takes effect, EU faces ‘paradigm shift for digital identity in Europe’
With the European Council’s recent adoption of a new framework for a European digital identity, the path to the EU…
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