What is Aadhaar?
India introduced Aadhaar in a government initiative to provide Indians with a unique identification number. The purpose was to simplify…
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Biometric credentials upgrading government service delivery around the world
The trend of biometrics backing the government-issued credentials and online service platforms that provide access to digital pubic services is…
One Login 18 steps short of complying with UK national cybersecurity framework
Gov.uk One Login is struggling to satisfy the cybersecurity expectations the Government Digital Service says it is underpinned by, a…
Guyana preparing to issue new biometric ID cards from 2026
The Vice President of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo, has told citizens that there are plans to begin issuing new generation biometric…
Ethiopia pilots platform to facilitate access to govt services using Fayda digital ID
The federal government of Ethiopia has launched the trial of a platform dubbed “Mesob” that will make access to digital…
WISeKey in talks with several African govts for digital ID systems rollout
Swiss digital ID provider WISeKey has announced that it is negotiating with an undisclosed number of African governments for the…
Germany and Ukraine testing digital vehicle registration
Germany and Ukraine are opening public testing for their respective digital vehicle registration certificates as the European Union prepares to…
Bhutan aims to upskill its citizens and grow awareness of national ID app
Bhutan, the Himalayan mountain kingdom better known for its Buddhist traditions and sublime scenery, also happens to be a recognized…
Swiss e-ID to face another referendum
Switzerland will hold a new referendum on the introduction of its national digital identity. A committee opposing the federal government’s…
Lebanon plans $50M investment in AI, DPI devt within two years
The Lebanese government has unveiled a plan to pump in between $30 million and $50 million into the development of…
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