New Zealand’s quarantine program switches on Jnctn digital ID wallet
The New Zealand government is replacing manual recordkeeping used during the pandemic with a digital ID wallet app to track…
Government Services
News, interviews and reports relating to government contracts for biometric systems used in eGovernment, border control, national security and national ID.
NADRA chair emphasizes importance of achieving SDG 16.9 for Pakistan’s digital future
The chairman of Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Tariq Malik has in an interview spoken widely about Pakistan’s…
EU says it can have a digital ID wallet by ’24 regardless of challenges
The European Union is preparing for the 2024 release of its digital ID wallet, which would enable EU residents to…
Civil society groups in Liberia urge transparency in selection of biometric kits supplier
Some civil society organizations in Liberia grouped under the umbrella of the Elections Coordination Committee (ECC), and the Liberia Elections…
Biometrics for voter ID adopted by Albania, considered by Guyana
A biometric voter identification system is in the process of being set up in Albania after the country’s Central Election…
Nigeria ID4D seeks privacy consultant for national ID management infrastructure
The Nigeria Digital Identity for Development project (Nigeria ID4D) is seeking the expertise of a number of service providers, including…
Kiwi ministries pass on digital IDs despite rumors
New Zealand‘s Department of Internal Affairs is claiming strong demand for its new Identity Check verification system among citizens, but…
Idemia NA fingerprint biometrics contract for US immigration extended, upgrade coming
Idemia Identity & Security North America has had its biometrics contract with U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) extended…
Scotland plans public engagement on digital identity system development
The Scottish government has introduced a new digital identity public engagement project. Joseph Walton, stakeholder and communications manager, made the…
Socure unveils real-time bank account validation, public sector digital ID reseller deal
Socure has entered the payment risk market with new software for real-time validation of financial accounts. Called Account Intelligence, the…
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