European digital wallet framework endorsed by EU Parliament committee
A draft of the legal framework governing the European digital identity project has received endorsement from a European Parliament committee,…
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Bangladesh, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Zambia advance with digital credentials projects
As the digital transformation wind keeps blowing around the world, many counties are fully engaged in the implementation of different…
Malaysian digital ID available to public from July 2024
Malaysia’s digital identity – known as MyDigital ID – will be available to the general public by July next year,…
Indian G20 Sherpa says expansive DPI adoption by Global South will speed SDG attainment
An Indian government representative (or “Sherpa”) at the G20, Amitabh Kant, has called for more countries of the Global South…
Papua New Guinea issues RFI for digital ID ecosystem, 6 other DPI projects
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) of Papua New Guinea has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for…
Australia’s Digital ID Bill introduced with AU$145.5M earmark
Australia’s federal government has introduced the Digital ID Bill in the Senate to formally establish and provide a framework for…
India launches $25M fund and global repository to spur DPI implementation
India has launched a social impact fund with a $25 million commitment to support the development of digital public infrastructure…
Switzerland presents national digital ID, adoption expected in 2026
After a private initiative to establish a digital identity was shot down by voters in 2021, Switzerland is opting for…
Modest transparency on Australia’s digital ID plans and even less from NSW
New South Wales may want to find a new way to describe its Digital.NSW “Showcase.” InnovationAus reports that the Australian…
Australians do not understand incoming digital ID system
Ordinary Australians still lack an understanding of the concept behind the country’s upcoming digital ID system, research commissioned by the…
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