The REAL ID Act was originally passed in 2005, but its implementation was delayed, and it is now slated to finally take ...

A previous proposal, which would have allowed private companies to manage Swiss citizens' data, was shot down in a 2021 ...

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said it is empowering young Filipinos with secure and valid identification through the Digital National ID. The ...

Nigeria’s national digital identity drive gained fresh momentum in March 2025, with enrolments for the National ...

The feature debuts with a direct integration with Aadhaar, India’s national digital identity system, offering a seamless, document-free identity verification experience for people located in India.

Countries implementing digital ID programs, such as Nigeria and Kenya, have experienced data breaches, raising fears about how well governments can protect sensitive personal information.