Switzerland delays digital ID rollout to strengthen trust infrastructure
The Swiss government says it prefers security over speed in the rollout of its national digital ID (e-ID) as it…
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Sweden approves Sverige-ID as government-backed digital identity option
The Swedish parliament has passed a law this week establishing a state electronic identity (eID), known as Sverige-ID. The eID…
Infosys reported front-runner for Sri Lanka e-NIC tender, raising sovereignty concerns
Infosys, an Indian IT firm closely associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is on track to win the contract for…
Thales develops upgradeable eID for Estonia
Estonia has begun issuing upgraded electronic identity (eID) cards featuring secure elements intended to strengthen long-term cybersecurity resilience. The rollout…
Switzerland’s Swiyu eID rollout faces further delays
The introduction of Switzerland’s electronic identity (eID) Swiyu could be delayed once again, this time due to postponements in internal…
Hopae adds Polish IDV provider Identt to growing European network
Hopae has partnered with Polish identity verification provider Identt as it continues to build out its European digital identity network…
Nect selected to provide digital ID alternative to BundID in Schleswig-Holstein
German trust services provider Nect will provide digital identity identification and authentication services to the government services platform of Schleswig-Holstein,…
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…
Hopae launches eIDAS 2.0, AMLR onboarding readiness tool
Hopae has launched a free self-assessment tool to help financial institutions offering customer onboarding and identity verification to evaluate their…
Switzerland opens Swiyu bug bounty program to public
Switzerland has opened the bug bounty program for its upcoming digital identity wallet Swiyu to the public. The bug bounty…
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