Papua New Guinea builds legal foundation for digital identity ecosystem
The government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is preparing a legal framework for citizens to securely identify themselves and access…
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There’s no digital ID without data protection: Mauritius privacy chief
Drudeisha Madhub, the Data Protection Commissioner of Mauritius, has emphasized that technologies like digital identity systems cannot operate in a…
Mozambique seeks partner for mobile digital ID, e-signature rollout
The government of Mozambique has called for expression of interest from qualified firms that can help set up a mobile…
Trust inevitable in building human rights-sensitive digital ID systems
Some digital rights advocates who spoke at the recent ID4Africa 2026 AGM in Abidjan emphasized that for African governments to…
Nepalese raise concerns over new DPI loans amid previous project failures
Some experts have expressed apprehensions that the government of Nepal has contracted a new loan for the implementation of a…
Biometric Update Podcast: Claire Ma explores the next phase of government digital identity
Governments around the world are moving toward digital identity systems, but not all are taking the same path. On the…
Dutch court backs DigiD contract renewal amid U.S. CLOUD Act fears
A Dutch court has ruled that the government may extend its contract with Solvinity, a key infrastructure provider for the…
IDsure raises €600K to accelerate digital ID infrastructure for maritime sector
IDsure has closed a €600,000 (US$695,427) seed round to expand its digital identity and credentialing infrastructure for the global maritime…
Ethiopia moves to expand Fayda enrollment with $54M Super Agent procurement
Ethiopia’s Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project is in urgent need of “Super Agents” to facilitate large-scale registration and…
Trident pivots to multi‑vertical holding company focused on sovereign digital infrastructure
Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. is overhauling its corporate structure to strengthen focus on its offerings for national digital economies….
