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The rise of interoperable digital ID systems in Latin America

2025-07-09 Ian Fleming

Italy’s digital wallet evolves offline access

2025-07-08 Per Henrikson

Google offers solution providers own localised age verification toolkit

2025-07-08 Per Henrikson

Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Eswatini advance digital ID plans

2025-07-08 Ian Fleming

Nigeria has partnered with the World Food Programme to disburse aid via digital wallets, while Somalia now uses biometrics on key border control points.

Ecuador upgrades border ID verification with Regula forensic devices

2025-07-07 Ian Fleming

Ecuador is upgrading its border identity verification systems by deploying a range of Regula’s ID document examination devices.

Greece Urges Citizens to Secure New Digital ID Ahead of September 2025

2025-07-06 Ian Fleming

The Greek government’s digital initiatives, particularly the platforms MyCoast and MyStreet, designed to empower citizens to report public space violations.

China set to unveil its “Cyberspace ID,” a national digital ID system that centralises online identity verification

2025-07-05 Ian Fleming

On July 15, China will unveil its “Cyberspace ID,” a national digital ID system that centralises online identity verification under tight state control.

Google partners with Sparkasse for digital age verification in Europe

2025-07-04 Ian Fleming

Germany's largest savings bank network launches wallet-based age verification system with Google for secure online access controls.

Estonia's state app-as-ID function goes live

2025-07-03 Ian Fleming

The official Eesti.ee app launched its feature allowing users to verify their identity directly via smartphone by submitting the digital data from their ID card or passport within the app.

Your Iowa driver’s license or ID – now in Google Wallet

2025-07-03 Ian Fleming

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is pleased to announce the Agency’s latest mobile ID milestone: you can now add your Iowa driver’s license or state ID to Google Wallet. You’ll be able to seamlessly and securely present it at 200+ TSA security checkpoints and at participating businesses.

Japan Launches My Number Card Integration With Apple Wallet, a First Outside the U.S.

2025-06-26 Ian Fleming

Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida today took to Twitter to announce that the integration of Japan's My Number Card into Apple Wallet was now complete. With this announcement, iPhone users can import their physical My Number Cards into their digital wallet starting today.

Air Canada Unveils Digital ID Expansion At Vancouver Airport For Seamless And Efficient Travel Boarding

2025-06-22 Ian Fleming

Air Canada is set to revolutionize the travel experience at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with the expansion of its Digital Identification program starting December 3.