Researchers give Malaysian gov’t lengthy digital ID to-do list
Policy research non-profit the Khazanah Research Institute has noted in a discussion paper that Malaysia’s national digital identity (MyDigital ID)…
Government Services
News, interviews and reports relating to government contracts for biometric systems used in eGovernment, border control, national security and national ID.
Finland moves to centralize passport, id issuance at foreign missions
The government of Finland has proposed amendments to the country’s legislation on passport and identity card services that would improve…
White House fraud crackdown sharpens focus on digital identity
The Trump administration’s March 6 Executive Order 14390, aimed at combating cybercrime and fraud, has prompted a significant response from…
GAO warns federal AI procurement is repeating the same mistakes
While U.S. government agencies are buying more AI tools across government, a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report says key…
Idaho law limits use of digital ID, bans compelled adoption
Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed into law Senate Bill 1299, which limits how public entities can use digital identification…
iDen2, Carahsoft deal brings decentralized digital identity platform to US agencies
iDen2 has entered a strategic partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp. to expand the availability of its platform across U.S. government…
Jordan makes digital ID mandatory for access to public services
Lawmakers in Jordan have greenlighted amendments to the country’s civil status registration legislation which institutionalizes digital ID and makes it…
PNG expands mandatory digital ID to businesses taking gov’t contracts
The government of Papua New Guinea is making its national digital ID a mandatory form of authentication for all business…
Clear’s reusable biometric digital ID platform joins FedRAMP Marketplace
Biometric digital identity platform CLEAR1 is now listed in the FedRAMP Marketplace, with Clear announcing the Federal Risk and Authorization…
TSA plans new biometric buildout for airline crew access lanes
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking to expand its use of touchless identity verification technology at airports through a…
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