DR Congo fights public service waste with biometric ID registry
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has been implementing a project that seeks to help the government know exactly…
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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina launches national digital ID app
Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) can now access a digital version of their ID card, driver’s license, and passport…
Biometrics providers and credentials level up with new capabilities
Biometrics is a fast-evolving field about persistence, so new versions of major digital identity providers and biometric technology companies naturally…
Share less data in more places: inching towards decentralized digital ID for travel
The travel industry is slowly shifting to a more decentralized model of digital identity. This was one of the key…
Mexico makes biometric identifier mandatory for all citizens
Mexico has officially introduced a digital identification system by signing a law that turned the previously optional biometric-based citizen code…
High rates of Aadhaar biometric verification failure leads to UIDAI scrutiny
In India there is concern over Aadhaar biometric verification while the UIDAI is increasing its campaign of digital hygiene for…
Scotland’s digital ID ScotAccount starts public beta
Scotland’s digital identity service, ScotAccount, has launched its public beta, allowing a larger group of users to test the government…
UK to allow voting with bank cards as ID proof
The UK government is introducing a set of measures to boost participation in elections, including reducing the voting age to…
Kenya considers dedicated digital ID in digital trade policy reform
Kenya’s Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI) is leading an initiative that seeks to introduce a compulsory digital ID…
Australia proposes audit to digital ID system for fifth straight year
Australia’s digital ID system is once again facing an audit from government watchdogs, which could also target the Consumer Data…
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