Australian Gov’t Allocates AUD $288M to Digital ID Project
The Australian federal government has announced a substantial AUD $288 million investment in establishing the country’s planned national digital ID system. The initiative is designed […]
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EUDI Wallet Could Set Template for Japan’s Digital ID
The EU and Japan have convened for their second Digital Partnership Council in Brussels, with a key aspect of their discussions being digital identity—as indicated […]
Finnish Finance Ministry Launches EUDI Project
Finland’s Ministry of Finance has established a project framework for the country’s digital identity wallet. And it is already underway, with the timeline set for […]
Cyprus Official Lays Out Plans for ‘Digital Citizen’ Program
Cyprus’s Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy, Nicodemos Damianou, has announced significant advancements in the country’s digital transition program, set to unfold this […]
Australian State Pioneers Digital Birth Certificates
New South Wales (NSW) has launched an Australia-first trial offering digital birth certificates as part of its efforts to enhance digital identity systems. The trial, […]
Kenya’s ICT Secretary Reveals Plans for Digital ID
The Kenyan government is considering the implementation of a virtual identification system for its citizens, a move announced by the Information and Communication Technology Cabinet […]
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 […]
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 […]
Portugal’s Mobile ID Gets Legal Recognition
Portugal’s mobile ID app is now officially recognized as legal identification, thanks to the implementation of new legislation. The “id.gov.pt” mobile app allows users to store […]
Estonia Aims for Summer Launch of Mobile ID
Estonia’s Information System Authority (RIA) is aiming to launch a mobile ID app this summer, with an announcement of a public procurement process pending. The […]
IDV and Digital ID Specialist Onfido Negotiates Acquisition
Entrust is reportedly in talks to acquire London-based Onfido. While the talks are in an early stage, Onfido founder and former CEO Husayn Kassai has indicated […]
Statutory Declarations Go Digital in Australia
Australians can now sign statutory declarations online using the country’s digital ID system, eliminating the need to visit a Justice of the Peace in person. […]
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