New Partnerships Drive Growth in the Digital ID Ecosystem
The digital identity ecosystem is seeing rapid growth, marked by new partnerships focused on enhancing security, improving user experiences, and reducing fraud risks across industries. […]
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New ISO/IEC Standard Expands Remote Identity Verification via Mobile Driver’s License
The recently published ISO/IEC TS 18013-7:2024 standard enables the remote use of mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) for digital identity verification. Developed by the International Organization […]
Estonia to Develop Multimodal Biometric Enrolment App for e-Residency Program
Estonia’s Ministry of the Interior’s Information Technology and Development Center (Siseministeeriumi Infotehnoloogia- ja Arenduskeskus) has issued a tender notice (No. 611304-2024) to create a new […]
Mastercard Launches Age Verification Service for Digital Transactions
Mastercard has announced a new service called “Identity Attribute Verification,” aimed at providing merchants with a way to confirm additional attributes of cardholders, such as […]
Zetrix Launches ZCert for Cross-Border Verification of Chinese Digital IDs
Zetrix, a blockchain-based platform, has introduced a new identity verification service named ZCert, aimed at enabling the digital authentication of Chinese Digital IDs outside of […]
Fiji Launches National ID Program to Enhance Digital Services and Financial Inclusion
A workshop marking the commencement of Fiji’s National ID Program was held in Suva last week. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Reserve […]
Proposed ‘Improving Digital Identity Act’ Aims to Establish White House Task Force on Digital ID
Legislators in the United States are advocating for federal involvement in developing digital identity ecosystems as states increasingly adopt mobile driver’s licenses and other digital […]
Humanity Protocol Testnet Attracts 25,000 Users in First 24 Hours
Humanity Protocol, a decentralized identity project backed by Polygon Labs and Animoca Brands, has launched its testnet and garnered 25,000 sign-ups within the first 24 […]
German Government to Develop EUDI Wallet, Encourages Private Sector Involvement
The German government has announced plans to develop its own European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet, allowing citizens to store identity data and official documents on […]
Australia Launches Mobile ID Verification App to Simplify Visa Applications for Pacific Islanders
On September 27, 2024, the Australian Government introduced the “Australian Immi App,” a new mobile application designed to streamline the visa application process for citizens […]
ITIF Advocates for Digital ID Solutions in EU’s Digital Services Act Over Biometric Age Estimation
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) has submitted its feedback to the European Commission on the proposed Digital Services Act (DSA), emphasizing the need […]
North Carolina Judge Approves Use of Digital IDs for Voter Verification
A judge in North Carolina has affirmed that digital identification cards issued to students and employees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill […]
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