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United Kingdom: AI-Powered Age Verification

  • John Lewis has introduced AI-powered age verification for online knife sales for the first time.
  • It uses facial age estimation technology developed by Yoti.
  • A high age threshold is applied to avoid the risk of misidentifying anyone under 18.

United States: Corporate Acquisition in Fintech

  • iCapital has acquired Parallel Markets to streamline investor onboarding.
  • It provides reusable investor passports, reducing the compliance burden.
  • Automation using AI and machine learning is advancing.

Global: Advances in Digital Travel Credentials (DTCs)

  • Regula has expanded its Document Reader SDK to support digital travel credentials.
  • Virtual components can be created using smartphones or passport readers.
  • The aim is to enable fully digital authentication by public authorities.

Azerbaijan: Digital Development Concept

  • The president has launched the “Digital Development Concept.”
  • It promotes the digitization of public administration and the integration of advanced technologies.
  • It seeks to achieve economic growth through digital education and ICT training.

Europe: Linking Social Media and Digital ID

  • Spain’s prime minister has proposed linking EU social media accounts to the EU Digital Identity Wallet.
  • The proposal would reduce anonymity and promote accountability for conduct.
  • It aims to protect children and reduce the influence of bots.

Growth of the Digital ID Market

  • In 2023, the market was valued at 32.4 billion dollars and is forecast to grow by 2032 to 142.6 billion dollars.
  • From 2024 to 2032, it is expected to record a compound annual growth rate of 17.90%.

Malaysia: Blockchain-Based Digital ID

  • MYEG and MyDigital ID Solutions are collaborating to build a nationwide blockchain-based digital ID ecosystem.
  • They provide e-wallets and a development tool environment.
  • The initiative addresses the region’s need for interoperable digital standards.

(Source) https://www.thinkdigitalpartners.com/news/2025/01/27/digital-identity-global-roundup-201/

The United Kingdom’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

  • The United Kingdom is expanding its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system to enhance border security.
  • Travelers from visa-exempt countries are required to undergo advance digital screening.
  • The goal is to streamline entry procedures and strengthen security.

South Korea’s Digital Residence Card

  • Foreign residents can apply for a digital residence card using a smartphone.
  • The digital card has the same legal validity as the physical card.
  • Plans to integrate the digital card with digital financial services are being advanced.

Global Trends in Digital Identity

  • Prove has acquired Portabl, focusing on reusable identity verification.
  • Qatar has established a unified digital ID system as part of its national digital authentication strategy.
  • Credas Technologies is expanding internationally following its growth in the United Kingdom.
  • Juniper Research predicts that by 2029, out of every 3 people worldwide, more than 2 will own a digital wallet.

(Source) https://www.thinkdigitalpartners.com/news/2025/01/20/digital-identity-global-roundup-200/

Nigeria’s Digital ID Initiative

  • Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is exploring ways to strengthen the rollout of digital ID.
  • It plans to add iris biometrics to the digital ID enrollment process.
  • The addition is intended to enable citizens with disabilities to access more services.

Serbia’s Digital Identity Wallet

  • Serbia plans to introduce a digital identity wallet by the end of 2025.
  • The rollout depends on the standardization of EU protocols.
  • The EU Digital Identity Framework entered into force on May 2024, and member states must provide an EU wallet by 2026.

United Kingdom Identity Verification Partnership

  • Vouchsafe has partnered with Carefree to support unpaid carers who do not have photo ID.
  • The integration enables unpaid carers to prove their identity without a photograph.
  • It aims to simplify registration and improve unpaid carers’ access to services.

AI and Identity Verification Technology in Europe

  • IDnow has joined the EU-funded ACHILLES project.
  • The project will receive more than 8 million euros in funding under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme.
  • It aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of AI systems, focusing on applications across multiple fields, including identity verification.

(Source) https://www.thinkdigitalpartners.com/news/2025/01/13/digital-identity-global-roundup-199/

Expansion of Digital ID in Morocco

  • In 2024, approximately 4.7 million electronic national ID cards were issued.
  • The 2 phase of the digital ID system was implemented through a trusted third-party identity verification platform.
  • Framework agreements were concluded with 17 key institutions, including Bank Al-Maghrib and healthcare institutions.
  • More than 30 institutions use the platform to provide essential services.

Nigeria’s ID4D Project

  • The World Bank has extended the ID4D project through December 2026, targeting new IDs for 100 million80 million people.
  • At the government’s request, the expanded project will modernize the national identity management system with 83 million dollars.
  • Biometrics protect more than 64 million bank accounts.
  • The project budget was increased to 400 million30 million dollars to promote citizen enrollment and NIN issuance.

Digital ID Initiatives in the United States

  • Illinois has enacted legislation concerning mobile ID cards and privacy protection.
  • Google Wallet has expanded support for driver’s licenses and state IDs to 6 states.
  • authID has joined the Accountable Digital Identity Association to advance standardized decentralized identity services.
  • Digital ID and blockchain tickets have significantly reduced wait times at stadiums.

Global Advances in Digital ID

  • Vietnam requires social media users to authenticate their accounts using a mobile phone number or national ID.
  • Saudi Arabia has issued more than 28 million unified digital IDs through the Absher platform.
  • South Korea is piloting mobile ID cards in 9 regions.
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis plans to launch an electronic ID system in cooperation with Taiwan’s ICDF by the end of 2025.

(Source) https://www.thinkdigitalpartners.com/news/2025/01/06/digital-identity-global-roundup-198/

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