India will not force smartphone makers to preinstall Aadhaar app
Following pushback from smartphone manufacturers such as Apple and Samsung, the Indian government has abandoned its plans to pre-install the…
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.
Finland moves to centralize passport, id issuance at foreign missions
The government of Finland has proposed amendments to the country’s legislation on passport and identity card services that would improve…
White House fraud crackdown sharpens focus on digital identity
The Trump administration’s March 6 Executive Order 14390, aimed at combating cybercrime and fraud, has prompted a significant response from…
Guyana data chief says digital ID won’t replace voter ID
Guyana’s Data Protection Commissioner, Aneal Giddings, has clarified that the country’s national digital ID is not intended to be used…
UK payroll provider deal brings Credas’ biometric right to work checks to 150K
UK payroll software platform Finity has struck a deal with Credas to use its biometric identity verification to carry out…
Philippines plans ID verification for healthcare with PhilSys integration
The Philippines is planning to modernize its healthcare delivery system with an integration of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). An…
Regula improves consistency in complex document forensics with 4308M spectral comparator upgrade
Regula has significantly upgraded its 4308M dual‑video spectral comparator. The hardware and software changes should perk up decision makers at…
Idaho law limits use of digital ID, bans compelled adoption
Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed into law Senate Bill 1299, which limits how public entities can use digital identification…
Ireland wants to make its welfare card more like a national ID
Ireland’s government wants to enable citizens to use Public Services Cards (PSC), currently distributed by the Department of Social Protection…
Jordan makes digital ID mandatory for access to public services
Lawmakers in Jordan have greenlighted amendments to the country’s civil status registration legislation which institutionalizes digital ID and makes it…
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