Quebec digital strategy commits to digital ID by 2028
The government of Quebec has released its 2024-2028 Government Cybersecurity and Digital Strategy, which a release says aims to propel…
Government Services
News, interviews and reports relating to government contracts for biometric systems used in eGovernment, border control, national security and national ID.
Bosnia and Herzegovina digital ID agency refutes claim it overstepped authority
Another bureaucratic fight has broken out between a national identity agency and its attendant government, this time in Bosnia and…
US Social Security transition to Login.gov authentication already past 5M accounts
The U.S. Social Security Administration is transitioning to Login.gov as its user authentication system to provide safe access control and…
US Homeland Security offers $4B in grant opportunities for startups
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is providing a funding opportunity through its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program as…
Wyoming plots mobile driver’s license launch for 2025
Wyoming is moving towards the issuance of digital ID in the form of an optional mobile driver’s license, but it…
UK gov’t overhauling civil registration services, appoints new leader
The UK’s Home Office has announced an initiative aimed at improving the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) office through…
Nepal reverses mandatory national ID requirement for social security benefits
The government of Nepal has reversed its decision to mandate the use of national identity cards for citizens to receive…
EU to fund digital programs with €108m, including digital identity
The European Union has issued a new call for funding within the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL), allocating over 108 million…
Florida tosses mDL program into the Gulf
Florida’s mobile driver’s license has been shut down, making the state a rare case in the world of a place…
Thailand prepares for digital wallet benefit scheme amid growing criticism
The Thai government is putting the finishing touches on its digital wallet cash handout scheme, which aims to distribute 10,000…
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