Denmark’s digital ID receives proximity check update
Denmark’s MitID digital identity system has received updates designed to boost the security of its app and prevent scammers from…
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Australia piloting myGov app and Trust Exchange for sharing medical data
The Australian government has launched a pilot of its myGov public services app and Services Australia’s Trust Exchange (TEx) proof-of-concept…
Malaysia’s prime minister loses it with MyDigital ID’s slow progress
Malaysia’s leader has voiced deep frustration with the slow progress in two key national digital initiatives. This week it was…
PNG unveils national digital identity policy
As part of its digital modernization efforts, Papua New Guinea (PNG) has released its National Digital Identity Policy 2024, introduced…
Morocco digitalizing social protection delivery system with $70M from World Bank
The World Bank has approved $70 million for the Morocco Second Identity and Targeting for Social Protection project, aimed at…
Kenya passport, ID card issuance reforms paying off: Julius Bitok
Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services, Prof Julius Bitok, has told parliament that reforms they introduced to expedite…
Home Affairs central to South Africa digital government strategy
A fully digital Home Affairs department will be the central point in the implementation of an effective digital government strategy…
New Zealand finalizes Digital Identity Services Trust Framework
New Zealand’s new Digital Identity Services Trust Framework (DISTF) rules are part of the country’s larger push to roll out…
Australia forges ahead with digital identity, releases second Digital Services Standard
A release from the Australian government says it wants to expand the voluntary use of digital ID to bring “whole…
Bermuda seeks feedback on licensing framework for digital ID service providers
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) has published a consultation paper seeking feedback on a proposed legal framework for the licensing…
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