Digital Identity

UK’s new prime minister scraps plan for digital ID
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22 July, 2026

UK’s new prime minister scraps plan for digital ID

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is scrapping digital ID plans to redirect focus and funds towards addressing the pressing cost-of-living...
Microsoft retires SMS authentication; Google boosts passkey use
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17 July, 2026

Microsoft retires SMS authentication; Google boosts passkey use

Microsoft and Google roll out passkey upgrades, replacing weaker authentication methods with phishing-resistant security for workplaces.
Papua New Guinea tackles AI, identity under digital reform
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17 July, 2026

Papua New Guinea tackles AI, identity under digital reform

Papua New Guinea advances digital transformation with AI-focused cybercrime reforms, expanded tech adoption, and a new Australia partnership.
Philippines, Malaysia build cross-border digital ID link
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16 July, 2026

Philippines, Malaysia build cross-border digital ID link

The Philippines and Malaysia are collaborating on cross-border digital ID verification as Thailand tightens regulations on the "grey economy."
Sri Lanka backs hybrid cloud system; Mauritius boosts fintech plans
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8 July, 2026

Sri Lanka backs hybrid cloud system; Mauritius boosts fintech plans

Sri Lanka advances a hybrid sovereign cloud while Mauritius launches its fintech strategy to strengthen digital finance, inclusion, and economic...
Rwanda extends digital IDs to refugees, Kenya boosts cybersecurity
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30 June, 2026

Rwanda extends digital IDs to refugees, Kenya boosts cybersecurity

African nations are enhancing digital identity and public services, with Rwanda issuing digital biometric IDs and Kenya strengthening its cybersecurity...