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UK Cabinet Office Takes Policy Lead on National Digital ID in Major Government Reshuffle
The UK has transferred policy control of its national digital ID program—previously branded “BritCard”—from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to the Cabinet Office. The move centralizes political oversight under Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones, while DSIT retains responsibility for technical delivery. The shift follows a sharp collapse in public support after controversy over whether the ID would be voluntary or mandatory for Right to Work checks. The Cabinet Office now leads messaging and legislation to stabilize the initiative, with the Government Digital Service remaining a technical partner.
Docusign Integrates Socure’s AI-Powered IDV Tools into Growing Identity Layer
Docusign has partnered with Socure to embed AI-based identity verification, risk assessment, and fraud prevention tools into the Docusign Identify platform. The integration replaces knowledge-based authentication with dynamic, risk-based checks that adjust friction depending on transaction risk. Docusign’s open “identity orchestration” strategy—already involving Clear, IDnow, and Onfido—positions the platform as middleware for digital agreements, giving customers access to multiple ID vendors within one signing workflow.
Malawi Unveils 2025–2030 Strategic Plan for Universal Legal Identity
Malawi’s National Registration Bureau has launched its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, aiming to achieve legal identity for all by digitizing civil registration and vital statistics. The new phase shifts from mass enrollment to continuous registration of births, deaths, and marriages, integrating directly with the national register. Authorities plan to roll out a Digital ID Wallet by 2026 to reduce costs and align with growing smartphone use, reinforcing Malawi’s commitment to sustainable, inclusive ID systems.
Jumio Launches ‘selfie.DONE’ Reusable Identity Platform, Debuts in Brazil
Jumio has introduced ‘selfie.DONE,’ a reusable identity platform that enables returning users to verify themselves instantly via selfie without resubmitting ID documents. Built on the company’s “Identity Graph” of global verified and fraudulent identities, the platform uses biometric matching, liveness detection, and fraud pattern analysis for continuous authentication. Launching first in Brazil, it ties verification to the CPF number and targets sectors like gaming and fintech facing biometric compliance requirements.
Sri Lanka Completes ‘LGC 2.5’ Government Cloud Procurement to Secure National Digital ID
Sri Lanka has finalized procurement for the Lanka Government Cloud 2.5, a sovereign, resilient infrastructure designed to host national e-government workloads and the SL-UDI digital ID system. The upgrade follows an outage on LGC 1.0 and introduces geographic redundancy, 24/7 monitoring, and a hybrid multi-cloud model for sensitive biometric data. Officials say the migration will strengthen cybersecurity and public trust ahead of wider digital ID rollouts built on MOSIP architecture.
Tinder Expands Mandatory ‘Face Check’ Facial Verification Across U.S.
Tinder is making its ‘Face Check’ feature mandatory for new U.S. users, transforming biometric verification from optional to required. The feature uses short video selfies to perform liveness and likeness checks, with verified users linked to “one face, one account.” Match Group reports over 60 percent fewer exposures to fake profiles in regions where the feature is active and plans to extend it to other apps, including Hinge and OkCupid, in 2026.
Cameroon’s BUNEC Partners with Liber Technologies for CRVS Digitization
Cameroon’s civil registration agency BUNEC has partnered with Liber Technologies to digitize civil registration and vital statistics under a new law enabling digital certificates and a Unique Personal Identification Number. The project will integrate with Cameroon’s biometric ID and voter systems to unify identity data management. By 2029, the government aims to establish a nationwide digital CRVS network to support social services and governance reforms with enhanced data integrity and interoperability.
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By the ID Tech Editorial Team