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…
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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…
European digital ID wallets piloted in Estonia and Luxembourg
Estonia and Luxembourg have taken steps to establish secure digital ID wallets that will digitize public services and meet the…
Uganda procuring biometric devices for 2024 census
Uganda’s Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) says it is in the process of procuring biometric devices to be used for a…
11 countries pledge to establish inclusive DPI as 50-in-5 campaign launches
Eleven first-mover countries have expressed their readiness to share experiences, best practices and even resources and infrastructure with one another…
Biometrics used in property transfers improve convenience, but must be protected
In the UAE and Pakistan, individuals can now use biometrics to perform property transfers, while India’s deed database has enabled…
