Nigerian States receive biometric devices to step up digital ID enrollment
The National Identity Management Commission of Nigeria (NIMC) says it has boosted the digital ID enrollment capacity of all states…
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.
Vietnam consults ahead of biometric database law implementation
Government authorities in Vietnam have been sharing views with concerned parties on how to ensure the effective coming into force…
Kenyans suffer huge ID card backlog as court verdict on Maisha Namba rollout awaited
There is said to be a national ID card issuance crisis in Kenya since the close of last year when…
A big-box retail version of synthetic ID has shaken some
A newer U.S. tech culture publication claims it has tested an AI site that generates convincing photos of fake IDs…
Indonesia urges massive signup for new digital ID to ease access to public services
Indonesian authorities are calling on citizens to activate the Identitas Kependudukan Digital (IKD) as the government is looking forward to…
Bahrain sees high uptake of digital ID, CRVS services through online platforms
Bahraini authorities say there was a massive uptake of digital ID and civil registration services using digital platforms in 2023,…
Tunisia’s biometric ID project back on the table but advocates want data protection guarantees
After failed attempts in 2015 and 2020, the Tunisian government has resumed the idea of introducing biometrics-based identification documents such…
Australia’s digital ID may launch in July, here’s what to expect
Australia’s government has offered a tentative rollout date for its nationwide digital ID, setting it on July 1st, 2024. The…
Major biometrics investments carry promise of wider deployments
Big money biometrics deals returned to the headlines this week on Biometric Update, and along with emerging applications provide encouraging…
UNDP, World Bank take stock of digital transformation progress
The UNDP and World Bank continue to promote DPI development in the Global South. Marcos Neto, UN director of policy…
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