Doctors in Japan challenge govt mandatory use of digital ID for health services
Several doctors and other individuals in Japan are suing the government to prevent the replacement of patients’ insurance cards with…
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Thumbprint alone gets reeling Turks temporary digital IDs
One of the worst-case scenarios contemplated by governments that are thinking abut digital IDs is the aftermath of an overwhelming…
Turnout low for new UK voter ID ahead of May polls, digital ID off the list
Only one percent of people without valid photo ID documents have registered for a new government-led scheme for voter ID,…
Jamaica business community introduced to multi-function biometric card
United States-based technology company Ciright has introduced one of its innovative biometric products dubbed the CyberOne card to the Jamaican…
Bhutan launches self-sovereign biometric digital ID, crown prince first to enroll
Bhutan’s seven-year-old crown prince His Royal Highness Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck led the way as the first Bhutanese to be enrolled…
Air Canada launches face biometrics for passenger ID
Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline, has become the first airline in the country to offer customers facial recognition technology for…
Tony Blair Institute calls for decentralized government-issued digital ID for all
By Chris Burt and Frank Hersey The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is calling for a change of course…
South Africa’s plans for integrated digital ID advance as cabinet approves dedicated bill
The National Identification and Registration Bill 2022, a piece of draft legislation which seeks to introduce a single and integrated…
Double anonymity to bring age verification to porn and social media in France
“2023 will see the end of access to pornographic sites for our children,” said French Digital Minister Jean-Noël Barrot at…
Paycode recognized for innovation in driving financial inclusion
South African digital payments firm Paycode has been listed among four top fintechs in the Women’s World Banking Fintech Innovation…
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