Governments advance digital identity services in Germany, UAE, Seychelles
A number of federal and governmental institutions have recently announced updates to their biometric and digital identity platforms. In Germany,…
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Digital ID accelerates, faces obstacles across the world
While the adoption of biometric digital IDs is being accelerated around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic in countries…
Nigerian court orders extension of biometric ID registration deadlines
The deadline for Nigerians to procure and integrate the biometrics-based National Identification Number (NIN) with their SIM cards as directed…
GSMA recommends careful digital identity use for more effective subsidy programs
Programs where subsidies for utilities or other essentials can be delivered via a direct link to a digital identity or…
Google unveils secure element alliance for biometric passport and mDL development
In 2018, Google first started using the Titan M Chip, also known as Secure Element (SE), on its Pixel 3…
Neurotechnology to provide biometric de-duplication software for India’s Aadhaar program
Consortium partners Neurotechnology and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) are among three biometric solution providers whose services have been selected by…
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…
Nigerians allege extortion at biometric ID registration centers as SIM integration deadline nears
There has been an increase lately in the number of Nigerians storming National Identification Number (NIN) registration centers in cities…
Delays persist in South Africa’s automated biometric identification project completion
New information reported by South African media suggests completion of the country’s Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) project may still…
Lesotho national digital identity system within 200,000 of universal coverage, saving public money
The World Bank has commended efforts by Lesotho, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, to implement an inclusive digital identity…
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