From biometric enrollment to digital sovereignty, policy chases modernization
Biometrics are foundational to identity assurance, and identity is foundational to digital sovereignty, which is a key theme on Biometric…
digital ID
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Australia exploring plans to connecting AGDIS to private sector identity exchanges
Earlier in March, Australia’s Department of Finance closed its tender for “professional services to undertake current‑state mapping and analysis of…
OEMs push back on UIDAI request to preload Aadhaar biometric app on phones
A proposal by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to pre-load the Aadhaar biometric authentication app onto mobile phones…
Sri Lanka navigating digital ID transition through governance and robust framework
Before the Sri Lanka Unique Digital ID project transitioning from planning to implementation at scale, it is essential to establish…
Entrust to provide digital signatures for UK property market with Veyco
Identity security firm Entrust has embedded its Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) into the KYC platform of Veyco, a UK-based property…
Ghana to introduce liveness detection with self-service app in upcoming SIM verification drive
Ghana is planning to conduct a nationwide SIM card registration exercise under a new regulatory framework that will involve advanced…
Dominican Republic pilots VCs for MSMEs, LAC accelerates digital identity integration
The Dominican Republic is testing a verifiable credentials system for micro, small and medium‑sized enterprises (MSMEs). The pilot is part…
Queensland adds professional driving credentials to mDL app from Thales
Certified drivers in Australia’s Queensland State can now store, share and manage digital professional credentials on the Digital License app,…
Sri Lanka prioritizes sovereignty, capability transfer in digital ID partnerships
The Sri Lankan government is seeking implementation partners who can ensure secure delivery and capability transfer, rather than merely providing…
Phased rollout of Sri Lanka’s digital ID will ensure security, privacy standards
Sri Lanka’s digital ID rollout will occur in phases, with measurable security, privacy, and performance standards to build confidence through…
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