New roadmap details Morocco’s digital transformation priorities
The Kingdom of Morocco is seeking to quicken its digital transformation pace with priority action in the areas of digital…
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UK claims of digital ID cloud security likely come down to encryption, not location
A UK junior minister is holding up data residency as a factor in keeping digital identity information private and secure,…
Morocco prepares new legislation to accelerate digital transformation
The kingdom of Morocco intends to give new momentum to its ongoing digital transformation journey with a new draft legislation…
Finland reveals details on digital ID, Denmark shares secret of digital govt success
Finland has revealed more details about its upcoming national digital identity wallet, scheduled to be released by the end of…
Cybernetica to provide interoperability layer for digital government in Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire’s national IT development company and Cybernetica have signed a contract for the Estonia-headquartered company to provide a secure…
IGF discussions advance push for interoperable digital ID in Africa
In the past, there’ve been calls, including from UNECA, for a unique African interoperable digital ID which can be used…
Report urges Africa to close digital infrastructure gaps as AI adoption grows
African countries such as Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa are advancing rapidly when it comes to the adoption of…
Spain invests in chips and cybersecurity center, with digital identity firms involved
Spain is establishing a cybersecurity and microelectronics center as part of its digital transformation. The €19.6m ($22.4m) investment by Spain’s…
Building trust in the age of digital identity: why cyber resilience must come first
By Nathalie Gosset, VP Identity and Biometric Solutions at Thales Trust is the invisible infrastructure of the digital world. Without…
EU wants its Digital Identity Wallet accepted internationally
The EU unveiled its International Digital Strategy, outlining an ambitious plan to strengthen its position in global digital affairs. A…
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