Sierra Leone partners to build blockchain-powered digital ID system
Sierra Leone has entered into a partnership agreement with scalable digital infrastructure firm Sign to power its digital transformation with…
Government Services
News, interviews and reports relating to government contracts for biometric systems used in eGovernment, border control, national security and national ID.
EU AI Act proposals could rewire GDPR, water down tech regulations
The European Commission is considering amending its landmark AI Act as Brussels faces overwhelming pressure from U.S. tech companies and…
General Dynamics wins new OBIM support contract
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) a $36 million contract to continue supporting…
5 Indian firms shortlisted for Sri Lanka digital ID contract
The five systems operators shortlisted for Sri Lanka Unique Digital ID by the National Institute of Smart Government in India…
Tasmania begins exploring business case for mobile driver’s license
The Australian State of Tasmania’s interim budget earmarks funding to develop a business case for implementing a digital drivers license…
ADVP steps up to defend UK DIATF as new digital ID scheme threatens to ditch it
The Association of Document Verification Professionals (ADVP) has issued an open letter to the Secretary of State for the Cabinet…
Physical ID, private sector alternatives pitched to save UK digital identity plan
The UK government’s plans for a national identification scheme have so far focused largely on online processes carried out with…
Morocco prepares new legislation to accelerate digital transformation
The kingdom of Morocco intends to give new momentum to its ongoing digital transformation journey with a new draft legislation…
South Africa trials govt data exchange platform modeled after Estonia’s X-Road
South Africa’s National Treasury is leading a year-long pilot for a data exchange platform labelled MzansiXchange within the framework of…
Biometric Processing Privacy Code for New Zealand comes into effect
New Zealand’s new Biometric Processing Privacy Code is now live, having taken effect on November 3. The code applies to…
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