Mexico debates centralizing biometric citizen codes to search for missing persons
The Mexican government has taken another step toward turning the country’s biometric-based Unique Population Registry Code (Clave Única de Registro…
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Driver’s licence obtention added to use case list of Somalia’s national ID
A national identity card is now required when applying for a driver’s licence or vehicle registration service in Somalia. This…
DRC Pass digital ID launches as DR Congo finalizes contract with Trident
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed the final Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with Singaporean…
Liberia MPs want free national ID cards as govt suspends issuance
A recent plenary sitting by Liberia’s House of Representatives emphasized the need to make the issuance of national ID cards…
Cameroon lawmakers criticize cost, complications in new national ID system
Opposition members of Cameroon’s National Assembly have expressed worries that that the new system for the issuance of national ID…
Cyber Threat Observatory workshop advises on protections for national digital ID systems
The Alan Turing Institute launched the Cyber Threat Observatory last year to monitor cyber threats to digital ID systems. The…
New NADRA ID card rules redefine biometrics, mandate birth registration with Union Councils
Several reforms, including a redefinition of biometrics within the context of Pakistan’s national ID card system and compulsory birth registration…
Hackathon spotlights role of Philippines national ID in effective service delivery
Institutions that are yet to integrate their services with the Philippines national ID Authentication platform have been called upon to…
LSE Identity Project reflects on 20 years of observing, influencing digital identity policy
The London School of Economics (LSE) Identity Project is celebrating twenty years of existence. At an event held in London,…
Liberians request more biometric ID centers as govt poised to expand enrollment
The National Identification Registry of Liberia (NIR) will have to positively respond to requests from citizens for the creation of…
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