The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Danish software company cBrain have established a partnership to accelerate digital transformation initiatives across Africa, focusing on digital public infrastructure, financial inclusion, and […]

The Malta Business Registry (MBR) has launched a tender for the development of a Central Data Repository (CDR), marking a significant step in the country’s digital infrastructure advancement. The planned […]

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: EU Officials Mull Remote Biometric Registration […]

Indonesia is pushing for the members of ASEAN to speed up negotiations over a proposed “Digital Economy Framework Agreement” (DEFA) that would include support for digital ID infrastructure. At the […]

The Scottish government is working to expand its ScotAccount digital identity system to more public services, while also exploring interoperability with the UK government’s Gov.UK One Login system, according to […]

This week’s episode of the ID Talk podcast delves into a fascinating new digital ID solution—the GovWallet, which combines biometric digital identity technologies with Visa’s payment tech and infrastructure. To […]

Azerbaijan is looking to advance its digital transformation by implementing digital IDs through its “mygov” platform, as announced by the country’s Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA). The initiative aims […]

The rollout of Kenya’s new digital identity system, Maisha Namba, has been temporarily halted by the country’s High Court following a legal challenge. Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued the suspension order, […]

Hong Kong and Macau have launched a new joint initiative that allows permanent residents to use QR codes and biometrics for border crossings, aimed at simplifying immigration and clearance procedures. […]

Diebold Nixdorf has introduced AI-based age verification technology at a newly reopened 24/7 self-service grocery store in the village of Freckenfeld, Germany. After closing in May 2023, the village store […]