WEF Report Discusses Digital ID, ‘Behavioral Credentials’ in Metaverse
A new report from the World Economic Forum suggests that digital ID is a cornerstone in the evolving concept of metaverse identity, expanding beyond traditional […]
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Fujitsu Designated ‘Preferred Bidder’ in UK’s Mobile Age Verification System
Fujitsu is the preferred bidder in a mobile ID program aimed at establishing a digital proof of age card in the United Kingdom, according to […]
Peru Plans Digital ID Pilot Based on MOSIP
The Peruvian government has decided to embark on a digital ID project based on the Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP). The country’s National Registry […]
Signicat Acquires Iceland-Based SmartWorks
Norway-based Signicat has acquired SmartWorks, an Icelandic firm focused on e-signatures, authentication, and digital document delivery. There is some overlap between the companies, with e-signatures […]
Korea Inks Digital ID Partnership With Costa Rica
Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corp. (KOMSCO) has partnered with the Costa Rican government to share knowledge and aid in the development […]
Mobile ID to Be Ubiquitous in Five Years: Report
A new report from HID Global suggests that mobile-based digital IDs are about to boom in popularity. A key finding of the “2024 State of […]
Nigeria Establishes Steering Committee for Digital ID Project
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) of Nigeria has announced the inauguration of the Nigeria Digital Identification for Development Project Ecosystem Steering Committee, a pivotal […]
NFID Foundation Launches to Promote Self-Sovereign Identity
The NFID Foundation, a new non-profit consortium focused on advancing Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) within the security industry, has announced its official launch, slated for April […]
Canada’s Public-Private Digital ID Coalition Certifies Alberta Bank’s Solution
ATB Ventures’ Oliu digital identity verification platform has obtained certification from the Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC), marking a potentially significant milestone […]
Swiss Parliament Revisits Digital ID Question With Proposed Legislation
After a previous proposal’s rejection in a 2021 referendum, the Swiss parliament is revisiting the introduction of a state-backed electronic ID system (e-ID). The previous legislation meant […]
SoftBank Backs Mobile Carriers’ Blockchain ID Effort
SoftBank, the Japanese multinational known for its major technology investments, has announced a partnership with TBCASoft that will focus on the development of a blockchain-based […]
SITA Leads Indicio Series A as Virtual Passport Effort Gains Momentum
SITA has led a Series A investment round for Indicio, a Seattle-based startup focused on decentralized identity technology. The companies have not disclosed the size […]
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