The DUA Bill is just the starting point
As the UK’s Parliament discusses the Data (Use and Access) Bill which will regulate digital verification and digital identity, the…
Government Services
News, interviews and reports relating to government contracts for biometric systems used in eGovernment, border control, national security and national ID.
Kenya passport, ID card issuance reforms paying off: Julius Bitok
Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services, Prof Julius Bitok, has told parliament that reforms they introduced to expedite…
Home Affairs central to South Africa digital government strategy
A fully digital Home Affairs department will be the central point in the implementation of an effective digital government strategy…
Govt should collaborate with private sector on DUA Bill: Experts
The UK is debating its new Data (Use and Access) Bill, a legislation that is supposed to pave the way…
Managing the risks of a digital public infrastructure in the United States
Establishing a national Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in the United States could serve as the backbone for a modern societal-scale…
Securing privacy and civil liberties in the age of cybersecurity reform
A new report that outlines a roadmap to fortify the United States’ defenses against cyber threats also highlights the delicate…
Investigation confirms theft of 2.7M digital ID records in Pakistan
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), which protects millions of Pakistanis’ personal information, is under scrutiny following the exposure…
EU adopts technical standards for EUDI Wallet
The European Union has taken another step in its plan to provide all Europeans with a digital identity wallet by…
South Korea plans pilot for mobile ID next month
A trial for the issuance of the mobile version of resident registration cards in South Korea is set to begin…
New Zealand finalizes Digital Identity Services Trust Framework
New Zealand’s new Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) rules are part of the country’s larger push to roll out…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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