India’s Supreme Court demands answers on Aadhaar biometrics and canceled rations cards
India’s national biometric identity system Aadhaar has been steadily increasing links with a number of public services across India in…
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Global Counsel associate explores future of digital identity solutions in Europe
This year could be the one in which digital identity “finally takes off,” according to Global Counsel (GC) associate Megan…
UK government runs new digital ID system pilot for public services
The UK Government Digital Service (GDS) team is running a ‘discreet pilot’ of a new digital identity system designed as…
HID Global supports civil registry and digital identity push in Antigua and Barbuda
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has partnered with HID Global to roll out the company’s Integrale for CRVS (Civil…
Filipinos urged to secure biometric ID cards for easier public transactions
Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte has called on his compatriots to register with the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) and procure their…
Digital identity for online govt services expanding with launches and new plans on four continents
Digital identity has been making significant strides in various jurisdictions around the world, with governments and businesses taking steps to…
Swiss voters reject digital ID law due to data privacy concerns
Swiss voters rejected a proposed national law for a digital identity after a referendum fueled by privacy concerns, writes SwissInfo….
ITRC urges biometrics to facilitate US unemployment benefits claims, as ID.me chosen by Massachusetts
Eva Velasquez, president, and CEO at the Identity Theft Resource Center, has called for improved authentication methods, and biometrics in…
Nigerian State makes digital ID numbers mandatory to access government services
The government of the State of Kaduna in Nigeria has announced that as from May 1, 2021, it will be…
Funding announced for Canada’s Digital Identity Laboratory, IBM passport project
The Digital Identity Laboratory of Canada (IDLab) has announced the reception of several grants from the public and private sectors….
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