Digital ID program gets $650M for expansion in Australian federal budget
The Australian government’s 2026-27 Federal Budget includes a major financial commitment to digital ID, in stating that “the Government is…
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Researchers build cybersecurity framework for EUDI wallets
The EU is likely to see dozens of new digital identity apps on the market by the end of this…
Building digital ID systems that last: African countries share experiences as ID4Africa 2026 opens
It is no longer enough to just build national digital ID systems. It is critical to ensure that the systems…
Luxembourg launches new 10-year biometric passport
Luxembourg officially introduced its new biometric passport on Monday, equipped with stronger security features and an extended validity period of…
UIDAI looks to make data hackathon permanent to boost digital id innovation
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) recently announced results of its 2026 Data Hackathon, and stated that it is…
Trident granted right to present plan for compliance, avoids Nasdaq delisting
Singapore-based Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. has announced that Nasdaq granted its request for a June 4, 2026 hearing before…
World Bank unveils DPI procurement guide for more integrated digital services
The World Bank Group has published a guidance note that aims to assist countries in selecting the most appropriate procurement…
Face biometrics use cases outnumbered only by important considerations
With face biometrics now used regularly in many different sectors and areas of life, stakeholders are asking questions about a…
OSD, Euphoria revealed as tech suppliers for ECOWAS biometric ID in Nigeria
A personalization platform from the Austrian State Printing Company (OSD International) has been deployed for the production of regional biometric…
Latvia extends e-signature service to keep 400,000 eIDs valid
The Latvian government will temporarily extend an agreement with its current service provider to avoid losing electronic signature capabilities for…
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