Malaysia’s biometric registry project faces sharp criticism
The Malaysian government says it is planning to introduce the National Digital Identification (NDI) system – a biometric registry database…
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.
‘You cannot trust a vendor’: understanding biometrics in the humanitarian sector
Biometrics were the theme of the month for September in the ICRC’s Digital Dilemmas series of talks and debates on aspects…
Australia drafts legislation to establish digital identity oversight body
The government of Australia has made public a draft text which it says will build on the already existing safeguards…
The challenges of electronic IDs
By Malte Pollmann, CSO of Utimaco Digital fraud has never been more prevalent. It is possible that fraud will cost…
Payments network to offer digital ID services from SecureKey to Canadians
Canadian interbank network Interac Corp. has acquired exclusive rights to use SecureKey’s digital ID services in Canada, and plans to…
A coordinated federal role in developing a US digital health pass is almost impossible
The idea that the United States could build a standard, nationwide digital health infrastructure over which people could verify their…
Scottish digital health pass app launch hit by problems
People in Scotland need proof of two COVID vaccinations to order nightclubs and large events as of today. But the…
Digital ID officials confront open-source opportunity, brain drain, and true gender inclusivity
The challenges facing African countries renewing their digital ID systems appear to be converging with those experienced by countries in…
PhilID cards to be used as digital ID for social welfare programs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) of the Philippines has entered into a partnership with the Philippine Identification…
Canadian digital health pass easily spoofed, exposed data, developer claims
A web developer in Calgary, Canada created a fake vaccination credential under the name of an actor using a promotional…
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