House bill sets up new clash over federal privacy rules
U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren has introduced a comprehensive 151-page federal privacy bill, the Online Privacy Act, as Congress remains deadlocked…
Government Services
News, interviews and reports relating to government contracts for biometric systems used in eGovernment, border control, national security and national ID.
Senate Republicans press national AI framework to preempt states
Sen. Marsha Blackburn Friday released a sweeping draft federal AI framework that would override at least some state AI laws,…
Australia exploring plans to connecting AGDIS to private sector identity exchanges
Earlier in March, Australia’s Department of Finance closed its tender for “professional services to undertake current‑state mapping and analysis of…
Sri Lanka navigating digital ID transition through governance and robust framework
Before the Sri Lanka Unique Digital ID project transitioning from planning to implementation at scale, it is essential to establish…
Entrust to provide digital signatures for UK property market with Veyco
Identity security firm Entrust has embedded its Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) into the KYC platform of Veyco, a UK-based property…
Dominican Republic pilots VCs for MSMEs, LAC accelerates digital identity integration
The Dominican Republic is testing a verifiable credentials system for micro, small and medium‑sized enterprises (MSMEs). The pilot is part…
Queensland adds professional driving credentials to mDL app from Thales
Certified drivers in Australia’s Queensland State can now store, share and manage digital professional credentials on the Digital License app,…
Sri Lanka prioritizes sovereignty, capability transfer in digital ID partnerships
The Sri Lankan government is seeking implementation partners who can ensure secure delivery and capability transfer, rather than merely providing…
Phased rollout of Sri Lanka’s digital ID will ensure security, privacy standards
Sri Lanka’s digital ID rollout will occur in phases, with measurable security, privacy, and performance standards to build confidence through…
Cyprus digital ID must be accepted by all organizations, says govt
The government of Cyprus has reminded organizations that they must accept digital documents, including national ID cards and driving licences,…
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