Efficient digital govt systems will help Africa meet 2030 single market goal: report
A report by the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI) holds that putting in place strong and efficient digital government systems…
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Report points out personal data protection lapses in Botswana
The government of Botswana has been told to strengthen the country’s porous personal data protection legal framework to address major…
Singapore AML law responds to high concern over bank fraud, biometrics theft
Consumers are feeling increasing anxiety about the effectiveness of banks’ fraud-protection measures, a recent study by Jumio highlights. This is…
As Brazil debates AI bill, calls for facial recognition bans emerge
A group of rights organizations is calling on the Brazilian government to pass the country’s proposed AI regulation and introduce…
UK’s new govt expresses openness to digital ID, not cards
Britain’s former Prime Minister Tony Blair is touting digital identity as a solution to controlling irregular migration, one of the…
Google Wallet takes next step with US biometric passports
Google Wallet is rolling out support for American biometric passports, according to an X post from code leaker Assemble Debug….
DHS digital credential wallet program announces first six contracts
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has selected six firms to develop digital credential wallets, with contracts awarded through its…
Mexico and the Caribbean have elements in place to lead on AI, digital identity
Mexico’s emergence as a regional tech leader could apply to AI and digital identity, according to UNESCO. Caribbean leaders are…
World Bank supports Mozambique to scale up free issuance of national ID cards
The government of Mozambique is enjoying support from the World Bank to ease up access to national ID card cards…
IrisGuard expands biometric humanitarian cash assistance in Jordan
IrisGuard has announced the extension of its six-year partnership with Jordan Post to facilitate the transfer of humanitarian cash assistance…
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