India registers over 1B Aadhaar face authentications as adoption grows
The rate of face authentication using the Aadhaar digital ID system in India is on a steady growth trajectory with…
Aadhaar
Aadhaar is the 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Indian government to every individual resident of India. The Aadhaar project aims to provide a single, unique identifier which captures all the demographic and biometric details of every resident of India.
L1 biometric device certification now mandatory for Aadhaar authentication
India has transitioned to more secure biometric authentication devices, with the requirement for only registered devices certified to the Level…
India targets 110M digital farmer IDs as AgriStack’s importance grows
From 2025, farmers in India will be required to have a farmer ID to receive government benefits. The digital identity…
Pakistan digital identity governance changes to bridge gaps, eliminate overlaps
Pakistan’s journey toward a unified digital identity framework is proving complicated, with overlapping obligations and a fragmented system. The government…
APAAR digital student ID issued to more than 65% of students in Maharashtra
The government of India’s Maharashtra state has issued 16,500,000 students with the country’s Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) digital…
India fast-tracks farmer IDs to support digital agriculture drive
The Indian Ministry of Agriculture has urged state governments to expedite the issuance of farmer IDs, a move aimed at…
South Africa adopts biometrics for social protection, following India’s example
As governments worldwide strive to address inequality and build resilient communities, innovative digital tools are emerging as key enablers for…
Veriff unveils FaceBlock and Aadhaar verification for digital ID security
Veriff has introduced two new security-focused tools: FaceBlock and Aadhaar Verification, as both additions aim to strengthen defenses against digital…
Goa’s APAAR ID for students sparks privacy concerns amid digital integration push
Digital integration in India is in full swing as the education sector, signed off by the Goa government, will see…
DPI must actually be public to improve the common good
Digital public infrastructure advocates are emphasizing the middle term in the phrase as a necessity for realizing the benefits it…
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