Mobile driver’s licenses to launch in Hong Kong in 2025
A release from Hong Kong’s government says the territory’s Transport Department and Department of Justice are drafting legislation to introduce…
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UK launching digital Veteran Card, more lawmakers say ID ‘inevitable’
The UK will enable approximately 250,000 veterans to access digital Veteran Cards on their smartphones starting next year, the government…
Regula underlines value of ID document reference data, previews upcoming launches
There is a lot more to detecting fake IDs than keeping an infrared light under the counter, and Regula is…
World Network ups bounty for critical bugs, releases treasure map for bug hunters
The only good bug is a dead bug: so says digital ID network World, née Worldcoin, which is increasing payouts…
NADRA welcomes World Bank to discuss digital identity, economy
With a robust national digital ID system acting as the main building block for the country’s digital transformation efforts, Pakistan…
Global leaders seek govt push for public trust in digital ID systems
As governments in various regions push towards the adoption of digital ID systems, they face the crucial challenge of earning…
Biometrics contracts span immigration, law enforcement and travel tools
New contracts for biometrics with immigration, law enforcement and airport authorities are generating millions of dollars for a handful of…
Oxford program to study DPI impact on social, financial inclusion
Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government has announced the establishment of the Oxford Digital Public Infrastructure Research Lab (OxDPI), an…
IN Groupe set for leading role in European digital ID as Nets acquisition finalized
The agreement for IN Groupe to take over Nets’ digital ID business from Nexi Group has been finalized, making IN…
UNDP advancing DPI in Trinidad and Tobago, working through innovation challenges
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Trinidad and Tobago has launched programs focused on bolstering digital public infrastructure (DPI)…
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