ID programs in Niger, Nigeria, Togo to improve wellbeing of vulnerable children
Different programs to issue digital ID and birth certificates to underprivileged children in a Nigerian state and a region of…
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Kantara wants comment on privacy recommendations for mobile credentials
Kantara Initiative is seeking comment on a new report focused on mobile identity credentials and individual privacy. The U.S.-headquartered nonprofit,…
IDnow Trust Services AB certified as EU qualified trust service provider
IDnow, in partnership with newly founded IDnow Trust Services AB, will now offer electronic signatures, time stamps, and digital seals…
Scammers capitalize on Australia’s myID rebrand
In its continued push to clarify and implement digital identity, the Australian government has announced that the myGovID app is…
New Zealand Digital Identity Services Trust Framework goes live this week
The new rules and accreditation system for digital identity in New Zealand will take effect on Friday, November 8, when…
South Africa begins work on national digital ID to stem fraud
South Africa has revealed its intention to develop a national digital identity system to provide a single, unified credential for…
Zanzibar prioritizes financial inclusion, IDV in blockchain sandbox
The government of Zanzibar has launched a national blockchain sandbox for tech startups for the development of solutions in different…
Malta’s 2025 budget previews tender for digital ID wallet
Malta has presented its new budget for the year 2025, announcing investments into digital identity, a new central data repository…
Thai digital ID framework entering second phase
The second phase of Thailand’s digital ID framework is scheduled to get underway soon. The Digital Economy and Society Ministry…
Kuwait warns foreign residents of upcoming deadline for compulsory biometric registration
Kuwaiti authorities have called on foreign residents in the country to ensure that they complete an ongoing compulsory biometric registration…
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