Papua New Guinea Consults on Digital ID and Biometric Data Laws
Papua New Guinea has opened public consultation on three bills that would establish legal foundations for data protection, cybersecurity, verifiable…
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ID Tech Digest – August 11, 2026
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: Civitas ID Wins…
Civitas ID Wins $500,000 Grant for Open-Source Identity Infrastructure
Civitas ID has received a two-year, $500,000 grant from the Gates Foundation to continue building open-source digital public infrastructure for people who…
Ethiopia Moves Fayda Digital ID Into State-Owned Faydaverse Enterprise
Ethiopia is transitioning its Fayda national digital ID program into a state-owned enterprise called Faydaverse, pairing the organizational change with plans…
Digi Yatra Adds Driving Licences as Verified Airport Identity Credentials
Digi Yatra has added driving licences as verified credentials in its airport identity app, giving Indian passengers an alternative to Aadhaar when enrolling…
Sierra Leone Opens Public-Private Dialogue on National Digital ID
Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation has convened a national public-private dialogue to coordinate development of a digital…
NEC and Ava Labs Propose Face-Verified Stablecoin Payments to Keep Biometrics Off-Chain
NEC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ava Labs to explore on-chain services built around its biometric identity technology, starting with a jointly…
ID Tech Digest – July 10, 2026
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: Researchers Use…
1Kosmos Becomes a Microsoft Entra Verified ID Partner for Remote Onboarding
Identity company 1Kosmos has extended its partnership with Microsoft to become an official Entra Verified ID services and solution partner, letting…
ID Tech Digest – July 9, 2026
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: UK Report Counts…