Malaysia plans 10M digital ID enrollments in Q1 of 2024 amid data privacy fears
Authorities in Malaysia say they hope to have 10 million persons registered for the MyDigital ID within the first three…
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California couldn’t find the right vendor, so it bootstrapped its mDL
In the forever war between build and buy, build largely won in the state of California when elected leaders decided…
Biometrics and mDLs deployed to streamline air traffic during the holiday season
In the U.S., digital IDs are expected to help streamline traffic during airlines’ busiest season, and the New Terminal One…
Digital identity inclusion initiatives serve indigenous populations of NZ and Australia
In New Zealand, funds from the Spark Foundation will be used to bring more Māori into the digital space, while…
Australia to rebrand myGovID following audit recommendation
An Australian digital ID app (myGovID) which allows users to access digital government services on the myGov platform is set…
Ethiopia moves closer to ePassports and digital ID with Toppan agreement
Ethiopia’s Immigration and Citizenship Services (ICS) department has signed an agreement with Toppan Gravity Ethiopia, a joint venture of Ethiopian…
Ghana plans digital version of national ID card to simplify authentication
The producers of Ghana’s national ID card, known as the Ghana Card, have announced that a complementary digital version of…
Worldcoin adds face biometrics, major consumer platforms in digital ID upgrade
Worldcoin has expanded its digital identity system, added face biometric authentication and unveiled support for a series of popular online…
US committee sees AI fintech threat, public ready for biometric defense
The U.S. Financial Services Committee held a hearing with finance tech innovation leaders on opportunities and risks associated with AI….
UNECA identifies 11 priorities for digital ID use in Nigerian state
A blueprint that highlights key areas in which digital identity can deliver high value for the development efforts of Nigeria’s…
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