Cayman Islands advances on digital ID plan as cabinet okays draft bill
The window is now open for public comments on two digital ID-related bills in the Cayman Islands after they were…
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.
Biometric passwordless authentication with phones and cards set for rapid expansion
Another volume launch of biometric payment cards to replace PINs and passwords with fingerprint authentication was one of several top…
Biometric passports launched in Switzerland, milestone for Kyrgyzstan
Switzerland has launched the latest version of its distinctive red biometric passports, and Kyrgyzstan registered 3 million biometric passports issued….
Digital version of Brazil’s new national identity card now available in some states
Some Brazilian states have begun issuing the digital version of the new Carteira de Identidade Nacional (National Identity Card), with…
Kiwi ministries pass on digital IDs despite rumors
New Zealand‘s Department of Internal Affairs is claiming strong demand for its new Identity Check verification system among citizens, but…
Acceptance of digital ID cards for travel spotty but there are innovation standouts
Digital IDs are the goal for many governments around the world but getting biometric ID cards in the hands of…
Decentralized digital ID network launched by cheqd with support for different VC types
An upgraded network for decentralized digital identity has been launched by cheqd, and the company says that it is the…
Scotland plans public engagement on digital identity system development
The Scottish government has introduced a new digital identity public engagement project. Joseph Walton, stakeholder and communications manager, made the…
Address trust gap to improve outlook for Nigeria’s digital ID scheme, Academic argues
Taking Nigeria as an example, Babatunde Okunye considers how the lack of trust in African governments could limit the rollout…
GBG certified to UK digital ID trust scheme for compliant right to work, DBS checks
London-based GBG has become the latest firm to obtain certification for the UK Government’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework…
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