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…
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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,…
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…
UK launches digital ID for veterans with hopes of allaying public fears
Digital Veteran Cards are launching today in the UK, where nearly 1.8 million people can now download a digital version…
Sri Lanka launches National Cyber Security Operations Centre, Cyber Protection Strategy
Sri Lanka’s National Cyber Security Operations Centre (NCSOC) was recently declared open by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a ceremony…
Vanuatu holds consultations on digital ID system implementation
The government of Vanuatu is holding consultations with several stakeholders to fine-tune a Digital Transformation Bill that will introduce a…
NADRA’s Pak ID app is changing Pakistan’s public service delivery
Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has reported a dramatic shift in how citizens access identity services, driven by…
Sri Lanka’s digital economy urgently needs global positioning reevaluation
Sri Lanka’s digital economy is at risk of not realizing its full potential by rethinking its export strategy and global…
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