Gov.uk Verify shuts down, Australia’s myGov gets renewed
Gov.uk Verify has closed, ending a chequered run as the UK’s tool for creating a digital identity account to use…
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SOTI certifies Credence ID’s ECO authentication device for enterprise device management
Credence ID’s handheld credential verification device, ECO, has been granted SOTI’s MobiControl certification. A company release announced that the Bay…
Developing a more secure digital identity ecosystem using verifiable credentials
By Abbie Barbir and Kim Hamilton, OASIS Open Verifiable credentials (VCs) are digital credentials that enable individuals to prove their…
Bill for Taiwan’s halted digital ID program could cost NT$1B
The government of Taiwan is facing a hefty lawsuit from an unnamed vendor that claims it lost money when the…
Digital ID helping at least one large firm out of doldrums
There are signs of growth among digital ID players, as earnings season continues. Thales executives, reporting sales and order intake,…
Mobile driver’s license pilot to launch soon in Victoria, Australia
The government in Victoria, Australia, is set to offer motorists the option to carry their driver’s license on their phone…
EU pols divided on AI Act as deadline nears
As the European Parliament prepares to vote on the landmark Artificial Intelligence Act this month, its members are still negotiating…
Singapore announces passport-free biometric clearance at borders from 2024 — updated
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has announced that starting in 2024, Singapore residents and visitors can clear immigration without…
Financial inclusion still low in Nigeria despite digital ID coverage push
Nigeria’s efforts to expand digital ID issuance may be going steadily forward but the number of citizens still financially excluded…
Albania updates biometric voting machines, process to thwart manipulation
As Albania approaches its local elections on May 14, officials have introduced new biometric voting machines and steps in the…
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