Estonia’s Chancellor of Justice halts digital ID card issuance at Selver stores
Estonia’s Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise has intervened in the practice of issuing digital identity cards at Selver stores, a…
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Norway to make popular digital ID more accessible for those without birth number
The Local reports that the government of Norway has implemented a program to make electronic IDs more accessible for foreign…
NIST, Georgetown, CDT to enhance digital identity guidelines for public benefits
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is tailoring its digital identity guidelines to better…
Entrust introduces digital ID orchestration software for G2C interactions
Entrust has unveiled Citizen Identity Orchestration software, enabling governments to engage with citizens through verified digital identities. This product aims…
Indonesia’s President launches platform to drive digital ID and service integration
In a bid to accelerate digital transformation in Indonesia, President Joko Widodo launched the Indonesian government’s new technology platform, INA…
AI can save UK govt £40B annually, revolutionize public services: Blair Institute
AI will soon be used to pre-check applications for correct information, triage cases by calculating complexity and routing them appropriately,…
Japan faces uptick in forged ‘My Number’ ID cards amid system errors
Authorities in Japan are dealing with a rise in cases involving forged ‘My Number’ national ID cards, a critical component…
UK plans to review identity verification, bank data to reduce benefits fraud
The UK government has laid out its plans to prevent benefit fraud – promising to save taxpayers £9 billion by…
NADRA expands digital identity card services to post offices, trans people
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) of Pakistan has expanded its digital identity services to enhance accessibility and inclusion,…
Australia outlines new budget for digital ID scheme
Australia’s federal government has earmarked AU$288.1 million (US$190.9 million) for the national digital identity program which will begin its rollout…
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