Sri Lanka to introduce digital wallet for ID documents as public payments digitized
Citizens in Sri Lanka will be able to carry around some of their personal documents such as passports, birth and…
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New national authentication service and digital identity announced for Finland
Cybersecurity services company Nixu is contributing its Managed Identity and Access Management (MIAM) service to a national Finnish digital identity…
Quebec considers including financial documents in digital ID wallet
Canadian province Quebec is considering the possibility of including documents issued by private companies, such as proof of insurance, in…
Brookings report posits digital ID as building block for modern govt service delivery
Proper investment in digital infrastructure, political leadership and the quest for innovation are some of the parameters favored for the…
Thailand, Finland invest $94M amid digital ID funding, partnership flurry
A number of governmental projects around the world have announced new funding or partnerships, with the Thailand Digital Government Development…
Philippines digital ID scheme to get boost with $600M World Bank loan
The government of the Philippines recently secured a World Bank loan to the tune of $600 million to help push…
Avast stakes SSI position with Evernym acquisition
Consumer cybersecurity giant Avast is acquiring self-sovereign identity pioneer Evernym, and plans to integrate its user-controlled digital identity technology and…
Trulioo adds digital ID verification service to up financial inclusion for U.S. students
Trulioo has added the U.S. Student Record to its GlobalGateway age and identity verification services, now making it possible for…
UK, Canadian digital identity initiatives focus on technology and its implications
The UK and Canadian governments have unveiled new digital identity milestones, as the technology takes hold across many countries amid…
Governments step up digital identity for public services, digital economy participation
Digital identity apps and wallets for government services are expanding around the world, with Mastercard services going live in North…
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