UK encourages biometric immigration document holders to transition to eVisa system
The UK government is allowing a longer period for migrants to transition to the eVisa system based on biometric immigration…
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Cayman Islands begins national ID pilot as govt okays regulations
The Cayman Islands has begun issuing first copies of its new national ID card on trial basis to some key…
UK revisits proposal to make a ‘vast police database’ from driving licenses
The UK government is advancing a Crime and Policing Bill that could have a significant impact on British society as…
Mali to launch worldwide digital platform for diaspora
Mali is implementing a national digital platform to facilitate access to important documents for the Malian diaspora. The new digital…
Taiwan plans to introduce multi-use digital wallet this year
Taiwan is aiming to launch a digital wallet by the end of 2025. Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs announced that…
Malawi contracts Madras Security Printers for new passport project
The Malawian government says it has selected Indian firm Madras Security Printers for the supply of its new biometric passport….
Fake IDs getting more sophisticated as buyers shell out in crypto
The New York Times reports on the growing professionalism of fake IDs. While perhaps considered a rite of passage for…
Thales to supply polycarbonate ID cards for Arizona Department of Public Safety
Thales is partnering with the Arizona Department of Public Safety to supply new polycarbonate ID cards and driver’s licenses. The…
Ethiopia plans new biometric passport, digital visa launch this month
Information from Ethiopia’s Immigration and Citizen Services (ICS) office has it that the country’s new generation biometric passport as well…
Pakistan advances national ID, biometric policy frameworks
Pakistan has made significant advancements in transforming its digital identity ecosystem. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) continues to…
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