Apple’s Mobile ID Goes Global with Japan’s “My Number” Collaboration
Japan is poised to become the first country outside of the US where an official, government-issued digital ID will be supported in the iPhone’s Apple […]
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Australia’s Northern Territory Commits to Mobile ID Pilot
Australia’s Northern Territory Government has announced a $20.66 million investment to establish digital IDs for smartphones. The project will allow residents to store nationally recognized […]
Kenyan Officials Highlight Data Security Amid Digital ID Rollout
Kenya’s Immigration and Citizen Services Cabinet Secretary, Julius Bitok, is emphasizing the government’s commitment to data security during the implementation of its new digital Identity […]
1Kosmos Launches ‘Credential Service Provider’ Platform for Government e-Services
1Kosmos has announced a new offering aimed at enhancing identity verification in the government sector. The company’s new 1Kosmos “Credential Service Provider” (CSP) service is […]
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, […]
Victoria to Roll Out Mobile Driver’s Licenses in May
The state of Victoria will introduce a digital driver’s license next month, making it the fourth region in Australia to offer such an option. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
Digital ID Accelerates in Southeast Asia, Greece
The past several days have seen major digital ID developments in multiple countries, highlighting the growing prominence and importance of this technology. In Indonesia, authorities […]
Philippines Authorities Aim to Roll Out Mobile IDs By Year’s End
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is aiming to launch a digital national identification (ID) that can be conveniently stored on smartphones by the end of […]
Tanzanian Officials Prepare Launch of Digital ID
Tanzania is preparing to launch a new digital identity system called the ‘Unique Number ID’ as part of its transition toward a digital economy. This […]
This Week In Mobile ID: A Roundup
Notwithstanding major holidays in North America, the past week has seen some notable new developments in the world of digital and mobile identity — including […]
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