Digital rights advocates say Nigeria’s NIMC has work to do on data mishandling
In the past weeks, there has been a flurry of reports about the commercialization of personal data by some websites…
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Malaysia’s MyDigital ID nearing half million registrations
Malaysia’s MyDigital ID initiative has reached a significant milestone, recording 465,924 registered users, including civil servants, as of July 10….
UNDP outlines how to build DPI in line with safeguards initiative
As part of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Safeguards Initiative fronted by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), stakeholders from…
Digital ID interoperability and policy to be focus of joint work by DIACC, OIX
Interoperability is something of a holy grail for digital identity systems. A new collaboration between the Open Identity Exchange (OIX)…
50-in-5 members share DPI best practices as efforts advance in Brazil, Sri Lanka
Some countries participating in the 50-in-5 campaign that seeks to help countries of the Global South establish inclusive, safe and…
Sri Lanka ID card project new tender imminent after cabinet approval
After many months of backroom discussions, the Sri Lankan cabinet has given its greenlight for a new national ID card…
Ambitious projects, global support transform ID management in the Maldives
The Maldives has started on an ambitious journey to transform its identity management systems by incorporating digital technologies to improve…
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…
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…
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…
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