Dutch gov’t extends DigiD contract despite security concerns over US takeover bid
The debate around a government contract that raised national security concerns in the Netherlands has reached a conclusive stage, if…
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Sri Lanka defines trust boundaries ahead of digital ID rollout
Sri Lanka’s Unique Digital ID (SL-UDI project is placing trust architecture at the center of its rollout, with officials emphasizing…
Biometrics demand holds firm across core and emerging use cases
A UK court ruling that live facial recognition use by police does not violate human rights could have major implications…
ADVP and NO2ID back DVS framework from opposing perspectives
The UK’s Digital Verification Service (DVS) trust framework is drawing support from both industry and long-time critics of centralized identity…
Armenia approves legal framework for biometric passport and ID rollout
The Armenian government has approved amendments to a package of laws related to identity documents, creating a unified legislative framework…
Sri Lanka sets roles for digital ID rollout with DRP, GovTech split
The Department of Registration of Persons (DRP) will be the owner and legal custodian of Sri Lanka’s digital identity system…
Western Australia to go live with digital driver’s licenses in 2027
Western Australia is getting a digital driver’s license and digital ID – the last of Australia’s states to offer one….
Signicat digital ID, wallet hub aims to ease ‘organized chaos’ of EU transition
The EU is undergoing large-scale digital transformation, and much of it hinges on two major, overlapping regulations coming into force…
Bank of Thailand: missing piece in the country’s digital ID stack is data portability
Thailand has a healthy national digital ID platform alongside a real-time payments system that’s woven into everyday life. But according…
Sri Lanka launching digital ID sandbox, experience center
Sri Lanka’s government is developing a digital ID sandbox and experience center to help government agencies and solution providers with…
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