Mixed results for Italy in OECD DGI as civil registration system goes digital
Digital transformation can have wide-scale effects on the citizenry, with the promise of faster and more streamlined services. As governments…
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Cabo Verde, Central African Republic launch digital govt platforms to streamline service access
Two African nations, the Republic of Cabo Verde (known commonly as Cape Verde) and the Central African Republic (CAR), recently…
Gaza reconstruction draws questions on digital wallets, biometric surveillance
U.S. conservative think tank, the Hudson Institute, has published an analysis on introducing digital wallets in Gaza, noting that careful…
Czechia’s EUDI Wallet to go live in early 2027
Czechia is planning to make the full production version of its national digital identity available by early 2027, falling behind…
Bulgaria publishes draft digital ID law but likely to fail on EUDI wallet deadline
Bulgaria has made its first legislative step towards creating its digital ID wallet within the EU Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet…
EU releases use case manual for PID in EUDI Wallets
The EU estimates that around 400 million users will benefit from identification for online services based on Person Identification Data…
Use of digital ID to access essential services jumps in Ireland
Digital ID is now commonplace in Ireland, becoming mainstream among the Irish public who are turning to digital services more…
What could make the EU Digital Identity Wallets fail?
The EU Digital Identity Wallet has enormous potential, but its success cannot be taken for granted. Insufficient ecosystem buy-in, unclear…
iDakto and ShareID to help build Morocco’s new digital wallet super app
The Moroccan government has signed cooperation agreements on building a national digital wallet with public and private partners, including French…
UK digital ID sector warns of legal action if mDL limited to GOV.UK Wallet
A spat is brewing in the UK between private sector digital identity providers and a government they fear is intent…
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