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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…

 

New AI and biometrics strategy launched by UK ICO

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has launched a new AI and biometrics strategy to support further innovation while protecting the…

 

NZ government seeks insights, information on market for digital civil registration

New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) is “seeking ideas and opportunities to help shape our thinking around the future…

 

DSIT seeks firm for ‘independent assurance’ to improve DIATF certification scheme

The UK Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has issued a tender for an organization to assist third-party conformity…

 

Login.gov stumbles in federal effort to modernize digital identity

A new audit by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has delivered a sobering assessment of Login.gov, the General Services…

 

UK startup’s accreditation, £18M One Login contracts to build digital ID trust

Onboarding and KYC startup Orchestrating Identity has been double-certified by the Kantara Initiative as both an Identity Service Provider (IDSP)…

 

Pakistan to harmonize govt databases for easier biometric verification, data security

Pakistan will implement a nationwide facial recognition system and also ensure the harmonization of all government databases to make sure…

 

Vietnam govt digitization reaches Legal Portal, health cards

Vietnam has launched a National Legal Portal for both individuals and businesses, with prime minister Pham Minh Chinh describing it…

 

Nigeria kickstarts presidential committee to boost DPI implementation

Nigeria is moving forward in its plans to transform the country through digital public infrastructure (DPI). On Tuesday, it announced…

 

Pakistan strengthens digital governance with nationwide biometric integration

Last month, the Punjab government made biometric photos compulsory for filing petitions in its courts, part of a broader push…

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