DIATF community argues for ditching Gov.uk digital wallet in APPG meeting
The UK’s All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Digital Identity held a contentious meeting Wednesday, with stakeholders from the age…
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Australia urged to cut stored data duplication, stand up digital ID commish
Australia’s government could make it easier for businesses to retain less data, meeting a goal it has set for itself,…
Asked for clarity on age and identity checks, UK gov’t says little
Age assurance providers continue to seek clarity around the UK’s plans for government participation in the industry. In particular they…
Consumer and legal groups say New Zealand’s biometrics code still has deficiencies
New Zealand’s consumer and legal groups have highlighted concerns over the country’s upcoming draft biometrics code, including the removal of…
Trucker ID verification with Idemia biometrics launched by US regulator
The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has implemented Idemia biometrics to provide identity verification for commercial motor vehicle…
Idemia to supply Armenia with biometric passports, ID cards by second half of 2026
A consortium between Idemia Identity Security France and ACI Technology S.à.rl has been selected to support the government of Armenia…
Cyprus expands Digital Citizen app to teens
Cypriot citizens who are between 14 and 18 years old are now eligible to access features of the Digital Citizen…
Taiwan rolls out test-run for digital ID wallet
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs this week launched a sandbox for the country’s digital wallet credential program to identify potential…
United States and Colombia deepen security ties with biometric data-sharing pact
In a significant move that is intended to enhance border security and law enforcement collaboration, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…
Africa must take advantage of South Africa’s G20 presidency to expand DPI gains: Experts
Many African countries are already at full throttle with regard to their digital public infrastructure (DPI) journeys, but governments have…
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