Burkina Faso introduces new biometric ID system in major digital leap
The military leader of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traore, has set a new biometric national ID card initiative in motion to…
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Livestream sellers in Vietnam will be required to verify identity through VNeID
Sellers and affiliate marketers using livestream platforms in Vietnam will have to verify their identity through the national digital ID…
Sophisticated malware found posing as Indonesia’s digital ID app
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malware app designed to steal financial data, which disguises itself as Indonesia’s national digital identity…
Sri Lanka digital ID launch by Q3 2026: President
Sri Lanka has set plans to launch the first digital ID by the third quarter of next year, President Anura…
Sri Lanka nods Personal Data Protection Act amendments
The amendments to Sri Lanka’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) mark a major step towards establishing a world-class, innovation-friendly regulatory…
Global but uneven progress made on digital public infrastructure: IIPP report
Findings led by the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) at the University College of London (UCL) show there’s…
IrisGuard’s iris biometrics to support Syrian refugees return under UNHCR agreement
IrisGuard and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) will enable secure cash assistance for eligible Syrian refugees returning home after years…
Morocco prepares new legislation to accelerate digital transformation
The kingdom of Morocco intends to give new momentum to its ongoing digital transformation journey with a new draft legislation…
MOSIP advances tool for verifiable credential issuance with developer release
MOSIP is working on a way for issuers of digital ID documents and other credentials to generate, sign and issue…
Ethiopia, Zambia DPI teamwork example of South-South DPI cooperation
A World Bank expert has framed the recent move by Ethiopia and Zambia to share notes on the development of…
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