Updated benefits system for District of Columbia requires ID.me identity verification
The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) upgraded its unemployment insurance (UI) benefits system, which now requires claimants…
Government Services
News, interviews and reports relating to government contracts for biometric systems used in eGovernment, border control, national security and national ID.
ASEAN members agree on inclusive, interoperable DPI for stronger economic integration
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has reached important agreements with the view to accelerating the building of inclusive,…
Australia’s digital ID may launch in July, here’s what to expect
Australia’s government has offered a tentative rollout date for its nationwide digital ID, setting it on July 1st, 2024. The…
OECD stresses adaptative governance frameworks, resilient DPI
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a global intergovernmental policy forum, has published its latest Digital Government Index…
India continues its fight against Aadhaar fraud
India is trying to fight rampant Aadhaar fraud by compelling government institutions to improve their processes and launching crackdowns on…
Alaska posts RFP for $2M fingerprint biometric processing system
The Alaska Department of Public Safety has posted a request for proposals for a biometric fingerprint processing system. Those submitting…
Veridos supplying new digital ID cards for Macau
German biometrics and identity solutions firm Veridos is providing the latest generation of digital ID cards for the Macau Special…
Socure digital ID platform approved by State of Texas
Identity verification provider Socure has announced that the state of Texas and Exeter Finance will use the Socure ID+ platform…
Nigeria contracts Pakistan’s digital ID agency to upgrade NIN middleware
The digital identity authorities of Pakistan and Nigeria have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand their collaboration. Pakistan’s National…
Australia Digital ID Bill criticized for biometrics testing barrier, phased rollout
National banks and a biometric testing provider have expressed concerns in submissions to parliament on the Digital ID Bill that…
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