Florida House passes bill to relaunch mDL program
A package of transportation laws have been approved by Florida’s House of Representatives, setting up the potential return of mobile…
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UK provides ‘some certainty and reassurance to DVS providers’ on digital ID
The UK’s consultation on digital identity is expected to begin next week. Currently, the government’s policy is fundamentally tied to…
Integrated Biometrics fingerprint scanners facilitate digital ID for inclusion in Ethiopia
Kojak fingerprint scanners from Integrated Biometrics are playing a major role in the enrollment of citizens for Ethiopia’s Fayda digital…
Wisecube debuts hybrid scanner that verifies physical IDs and mDLs
Wisecube has launched a desktop ID scanner that combines physical document authentication with mobile driver’s licence (mDL) verification. Oneproof is…
Somalia makes biometric digital ID mandatory for inter-state travel
Somalians flying domestically will have to show their biometric ID cards in a new development. The measure was introduced on…
Cambridge launches initiative to align, improve digital identity regulations
A new initiative has been launched by University of Cambridge this week to help foster effective regulation of digital identity…
Preview of UK DVS Trust Framework 1.0 shows what ‘good digital identity looks like’
The UK has issued a pre-release of the 1.0 publication of its digital verification services (DVS) trust framework, which replaces…
Swiss e-ID delayed to December, renewed focus on security and trustworthiness
Switzerland ranks slightly above average in the OECD’s 2025 Digital Government Index (DGI), placing 13th overall. The result would seem…
Ireland to digitize 100% of key digital public services by 2030
Ireland’s seventh place ranking in the OECD’s 2025 Digital Government Index (DGI) reflects a well-established reputation as a digital hub,…
Visa connects digital ID wallets with shifting payments, service expectations
Governments are turning to digital identity wallets as expectations for public service delivery have changed. A major part of that…
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