Japan faces uptick in forged ‘My Number’ ID cards amid system errors
Authorities in Japan are dealing with a rise in cases involving forged ‘My Number’ national ID cards, a critical component…
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Philippines shows quick mDL deployment is possible, while States creep forward
The U.S. is seeing developments on adoption of mobile driver’s licenses and digital ID. But it is not moving as…
Worldcoin ordered to stop operating in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s privacy office has announced the results of its investigation into Worldcoin, and found that the iris biometrics project…
Idemia’s mIDReader, Verify SDK achieve ISO certification for mobile ID verification
In a bid to secure verification of digital identities, Idemia has announced that its mIDReader device and Verify SDK have…
Stakeholders see digital ID advantages, but work on standards needed, reports suggest
Businesses recognize the potential for digital IDs to revolutionize customer engagement. Approximately 75 percent of respondents to a new Regula…
European Union Digital Identity Regulation takes effect
The European Union Digital Identity (EUDI) Regulation entered into force on Monday meaning that Member States will be required to…
Trinsic launches reusable digital ID network with biometrics partners
A new digital identity network has been launched by Trinsic, which describes it as the “first identity acceptance network” with…
ID4Africa celebrates identity strides as 10th AGM kicks off with record attendance
The 2024 Annual General Assembly (AGM) of ID4Africa, the identity movement which is now easily the largest on the continent,…
Move over, Armani: Italy’s It Wallet is the digital ID accessory of the season
Bravo to Italy for the forthcoming launch of its digital wallet scheme, clearing the path for a national digital identity…
Estonia picks Zetes as digital ID electronic certificate provider
Estonia has awarded the tender for issuing electronic certificates for the country’s electronic identity to Belgium-based Zetes. The 10-year tender…
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