Digital student IDs make headway in Ireland and U.S.
Digital student ID systems continue to gain popularity across universities. Ireland’s University of Limerick and the Atlantic Technological University (ATU)…
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Nigeria unveils platform to streamline national ID authentication, verification
A new secure platform for the verification and authentication of Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) has been unveiled. In a…
US Patent Office joins federal trend in outsourcing digital identity verification
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has formally integrated ID.me as a digital identity verification provider for users accessing…
Greece launches children’s digital wallet for online age assurance
Greece has launched its digital wallet for children to use when accessing age-restricted online platforms or content. The new Kids…
Ethiopia digital transformation efforts progress as country readies for ID4Africa 2025
Ethiopia’s digital ID and broader digital transformation efforts are on a good footing thanks in part to the establishment of…
MyHawaii becomes cornerstone of statewide digital transformation
Hawaii’s launch of the myHawaii Digital Identity Platform marks a major milestone in the state’s digital transformation strategy. Developed by…
UN Digital ID program targets system-wide expansion
The UN Digital ID is preparing to realize phase 2 with great ambitions for the program on the horizon. The…
Ghana takes first-time national ID card requests online
Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA) is bringing more convenience to the way citizens apply for premium services related to the…
Kazakhstan adds online application pilot to ID document reforms
Kazakhstan has announced a pilot that will speed up identity card and passport issuance by allowing citizens to apply for…
Austria plans relaunch of e-ID system after criticism
Austria is planning to relaunch its electronic ID system to create a “more user-friendly and simpler” service. In five years,…
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