Mexico’s biometric CURP now officially in use despite data security concerns
Mexico’s biometric CURP has become the country’s official personal biometric identification despite lingering concerns from rights advocates about data privacy…
digital ID
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UK shifts digital ID policy, oversight lead from DSIT to Cabinet Office
The UK’s Cabinet Office is taking over responsibility for the government’s mandatory digital identity scheme from the Department for Science,…
Mattr integrates verifiable credential tech into FrankieOne’s orchestration platform
New Zealand’s Mattr and Australia’s FrankieOne have announced a partnership to integrate standards-backed verifiable digital credentials into FrankieOne’s identity and…
Utah officials, privacy advocates pitch State’s incoming digital ID to public
Public officials in Utah are touting the privacy and security protections of the State’s forthcoming digital identity. The new, optional…
Data breaches of Australia’s health records drop 50% after passkey adoption: OAIC
The number of data breaches in the Australian national electronic health record system has declined by half over the last…
Regula rolls out digital ID resource
Digital identity projects have been popping up across the world with governments and private organizations exploring different approaches and identity…
NCINGA
IT services firm NCINGA is a technology partner of the Modular Open-Source Identity Platform (MOSIP), confirming its capabilities to provide…
First Westminster debate on UK digital ID undermined by lack of data, listening
The UK government’s plan to introduce a national digital ID and require its verification for all employment was debated by…
Vietnam wants all citizens served on digital platforms by 2026
Vietnam is targeting 100 percent digital ID and government service access by 2026. The ambitious goal comes as the country’s…
Albania plans digital ID launch for 2026 to underpin broader digital transformation
The Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has praised the imminent launch of the country’s digital ID system as one of…
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