Peru’s digital ID under magnifying glass after national identification registry hit by criticism
The Peruvian national identification registry, which issues the country’s digital IDs, has found itself in turmoil after its employees initiated…
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El Salvador data breach includes selfies and ID numbers for 80% of country’s population
Organizations storing reference data to perform face biometrics matches should not store that data in unencrypted form. This basic best…
Advances in identity document issuance: Streamlining procedures in Pakistan
Identity documents play a key role in facilitating various aspects of everyday life. They enable individuals to obtain necessary services…
Liberia launches mass biometric enrollment for citizens, aliens
A nationwide campaign in Liberia to register citizens and foreigners into the country’s national identification database was due to be…
Steps towards digital ID card issuance taken in Gabon and Tunisia
Gabon kicked off a civil registry issuance campaign in the greater Libreville area ahead of a broader national initiative. Registration…
Is it time for an integrated African digital identity?
A leading politician in Kenya is calling for the establishment of an integrated African digital identity in order to foster…
Criticisms as Uganda orders ID verification for digital financial transactions of $260 and above
A recent directive by the Bank of Uganda (BoU) for all digital financial transactions of one million Ugandan shilling ($260)…
Ethio Telecom sets 1M-per-month Fayda digital ID registration target
Ethio Telecom, the biggest mobile telecommunications company in Ethiopia, says it is using its network of service centers and industry…
Jamaica parliament soon to receive draft digital ID regulation for scrutiny
Plans are being finalized to send the draft regulation on Jamaica’s digital ID program to the country’s parliament for examination…
Concerns over national ID card requirements for upcoming polls in Malawi, South Sudan
Malawi and South Sudan are set to hold general elections soon and national ID cards could prove to be a…
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