Digital versions of Oman’s national ID, driver’s license get legal recognition
The digital versions of the national ID card and driver’s license issued by the Omani government now have equal legal…
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Stakeholders urge America to consider digital identities critical infrastructure
America needs a “federal digital identity strategy” that recognizes credentials people can use online as “critical infrastructure, Persona Director of…
Costa Rica rolls out national digital identity app
Costa Rica has officially launched its mobile digital identity, allowing citizens to present the document on their smartphone the same…
Cameroon signals urgency on biometric voter ID collection as presidential vote nears
Calls are multiplying from officials of Cameroon’s elections management agency (ELECAM) across the country for registered voters to take possession…
Brits support national identity scheme but divided on digital ID
A majority of British citizens – 57 percent – support the introduction of a national ID card, a new survey…
AB Circle card readers certified for Japan’s fused digital ID, driver’s license
AB Circle has thrown its weight behind Japan’s “MyNa License” initiative, which combines the existing My Number card and driver’s…
Alberta upgrading ID credentials with digital wallet, mobile health card launch
The Canadian prairie province of Alberta is embracing digital identity with the launch of a new plastic card, along with…
Idemia to provide physical driver’s licenses, ID cards for state of Texas
Idemia Public Security has announced that it will begin issuing all new driver’s licenses and identification cards for the State…
Afghanistan making photos on women’s national ID cards optional
Afghanistan is making photos on women’s national ID cards optional, the Taliban government has proclaimed, noting that religious scholars have…
Laos national digital ID issuance begins in October
Laos will begin issuing national digital ID cards across the country next month, replacing its paper-based system and providing citizens…
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