UK should follow Estonia’s lead in digital ID argues Labour politician
The UK is “behind the curve” and should follow the example of Estonia when it comes to digital identity, according…
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.
Overseas Swiss gives the thumbs up to national e-ID Act
The Council of the Swiss Abroad has passed a resolution in favor of the new Electronic Identity Act, which will…
Philippines president stresses practical benefits of digital transformation
At the Manila Tech Summit, Philippines president Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr spoke on the practical benefits of digital transformation for…
Afghanistan making photos on women’s national ID cards optional
Afghanistan is making photos on women’s national ID cards optional, the Taliban government has proclaimed, noting that religious scholars have…
Laos national digital ID issuance begins in October
Laos will begin issuing national digital ID cards across the country next month, replacing its paper-based system and providing citizens…
Biometrics providers squeezed between speed expectations and lengthy processes
Rapid evolution is something of a cliched concept in biometrics, but so many of the market areas and major projects…
DIACC sees digital ID mutual recognition opportunity in Canada-EU trade deal talks
The government of Canada has closed its consultation on a prospective digital trade agreement with the European Union, an idea…
Dutch police, FBI take down fake identity document site VerifTools
Dutch police working in concert with the FCI have seized data from servers in Amsterdam powering the website and blog…
Pakistan to launch new digital ID ‘super app’ amid oversight changes
Pakistan is seeking a consultancy to help it develop a unified platform for federal and provincial government services. A new…
New Panama digital driver’s licenses valid for traffic stops
Panama is getting mobile driver’s licenses (mDL). Also referred to as a digital driver’s license, the digital ID will not…
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