White House issues new directive for responsible federal acquisition of AI
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a new memorandum directing federal agencies to improve their responsible…
Government Services
News, interviews and reports relating to government contracts for biometric systems used in eGovernment, border control, national security and national ID.
Chinese nationals can now verify their IDs digitally overseas
Chinese nationals will be able to authenticate and verify their identities digitally during electronic know your customer (eKYC) processes overseas….
New South Wales Digital Strategy is building a roadmap to inclusion and safety
Chris Minns’ Labour government has launched its new digital roadmap for New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state and home…
Governments need digital ID verification strategies to beat rampant fraud
“The concept of digital IDs is relatively straightforward”: so says a piece in Nextgov/FCW, covering fresh legislative efforts to win…
Report: ‘High-risk’ noncitizens allowed into US, identification lacking
Two agencies of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement…
Germany lays out plans for national EUDI Wallet
Germany’s federal government is planning to introduce a state digital identity wallet as part of the European Union Digital Identity…
Federal departments, agencies issue plans to implement OMB AI policy
US executive departments and agencies have released their plans to comply with an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policy…
Malaysia backtracks on national digital ID requirement for transport dept app
An app from Malaysia’s Road Transport Department caused a stir with an announcement that it will require its citizens to…
UN sees positive strides in digital government service delivery
Digital government has made major steps forward around the world over the past two years, according to a new report…
Australian privacy commissioner puts facial recognition on watch in new plan
Australia’s Office of the Information Commissioner (OAIC) is prioritizing its role as privacy regulator for the country’s digital ID system,…
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