UIDAI celebrates 2B Aadhaar face biometric authentications milestone
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced what it calls a new benchmark for Aadhaar face biometric authentication…
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.
US Coast Guard moves to replace aging biometric credential readers
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to replace its aging handheld biometric readers with a new…
Dominican Republic’s national ID card tender on track despite bidder’s objection
The Dominican Republic’s plan to renew all Dominican national identity and electoral cards, amid growing threats from identity theft and…
Somalia rolls out digital CRVS system on foundations laid with UNICEF support
The government of Somalia has announced the launch of a system that will allow civil status events like births, deaths…
Pakistan launches digital ID initiative for farmers to boost productivity, economy
Pakistan is digitizing its agricultural backbone with the launch of a National “Agri Stack,” which aims to streamline farmer access…
Zambia sees civil registration as bedrock of inclusive digital transformation
Zambia’s Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Jack Mwiimbu, has explained why the government of the Southern African nation…
La Francophonie supports birth registration efforts across Central Africa, Madagascar
The International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), known commonly as La Francophonie, has reiterated its continuous support towards advancing birth…
Digital identity theft is becoming more complicated
Digital identity is becoming a common target for cybercriminals who are hacking their way into organizations or leaking identity credentials…
Bipartisan support grows for mandatory UK digital ID
The UK’s digital identity project may be moving towards bipartisan support. The Conservative Party is carefully considering the introduction of…
Digital identity ‘integral’ to US crypto ambitions: White House
Broad adoption of digital identity by Americans could be the step needed for the U.S. to become the “crypto capital…
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