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Mexico Launches Biometric ID

2025-07-18 Ian Fleming

Scotland’s digital ID ScotAccount starts public beta

2025-07-18 Per Henrikson

Greece To Launch EU Digital ID Wallet By 2026: Revolutionizing Travel And Privacy For Citizens

2025-07-15 Per Henrikson

Five EU Countries Test Age Verification Software Ahead Of Wide Rollout

2025-07-14 Ian Fleming

The European Commission announced on Monday that Denmark, France, Greece, Italy and Spain were taking part in a pilot test of an app, with a view to further customizing it in collaboration with member states, online platforms and end-users.

Ecuador deploys Regula document verification technology

2025-07-14 Per Henrikson

Ecuador’s border control authorities have deployed a suite of document examination devices from Regula to increase border security and fight document fraud.

Bluesky is rolling out age verification in the UK

2025-07-13 Ian Fleming

Bluesky is adding age verification to its platform in the UK as part of efforts to comply with the country’s Online Safety Act.

St Kitts and Nevis to Launch Digital ID and Payments Platform by 2026

2025-07-12 Per Henrikson

The Prime Minister made the announcement via a video message shared on the official St Kitts and Nevis government page.

Uruguay’s Govtech working with neigbours to integrate digital IDs across the region

2025-07-10 Per Henrikson

Latin America shows the advantages that have accrued due to the linking up of digital ID systems of different countries, and the way forward

The rise of interoperable digital ID systems in Latin America

2025-07-09 Ian Fleming

The digital ID system of Uruguay and neighbouring countries has been responsible for a parallel rise of sovereign digital ID brokers that are helping to connect the digital ID systems across Latin America.

Italy’s digital wallet evolves offline access

2025-07-08 Per Henrikson

Offline access is evolving user experiences of Italy’s IT-wallet. The new feature for the wallet, used by over 5 million users, will mitigate connection issues and provide easier access to digital documents such as driving licence, health insurance card, and European Disability card in remote locations.

Google offers solution providers own localised age verification toolkit

2025-07-08 Per Henrikson

As service providers gear up to offering fully trusted services under eIDAS, Google owning its own global digital identity journey has offered localised age verification checks through its open source software library.

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.