Challenges for digital IDs, yes, but enticements among early adopters too
It is still a far piece until researchers have hard, comparable numbers on what digital IDs can contribute to or…
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.
Australian, US states to trial mobile driver’s license apps
Australia’s Queensland will test out a mobile driver’s license app for an eventual statewide release in 2023, while California may…
Colombia deploys Tech5 biometrics to streamline issuance of gun permits, increase security
Indumil, Colombia’s state-owned weapons manufacturer and permit issuer, has selected Tech5, together with proprietary technology firm Accesos Holográficos, as partners…
Togo eyes more robust digital ID system to enhance inclusion, tackle future challenges
The West African nation of Togo is considering building a stronger digital ID ecosystem for identification and social protection data…
Thailand’s national ID verification platform CEO sees bright future as service needs grow
The Chief Executive Officer of NDID, a private Thai digital ID services company which enables identity verification for different purposes…
Print-at-home national ID, instant emergency response system launched by ISnSC
UAE-based cybersecurity and identity consultancy ISnSC has developed a system for rapidly deploying an entire identity system in days, whether…
Israeli agency unlawfully shared biometric data of citizens for 7 years, report reveals
A report authored by Roy Friedman, head of the Biometrics Applications Unit of Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, has disclosed that…
Veridos breaks ground on Ugandan biometric ID document printing plant
There are five primary challenges nations face in going fully digital with IDs, according to one vendor. Veridos has published…
Biometric retail payments set for major push with Mastercard platform launch
A biometric retail payment platform from Mastercard is launching in Brazil with initial partner Payface, with a host of other…
Canadian CIO outlines strategy with digital ID focus
Canada’s chief information officer (CIO) says she is looking to refresh the country’s digital strategy with major reforms, one being…
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