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    MOSIP and WSO2 partner on eSignet modernization for national digital identity systems

    2026-02-17CC-BY-4.0digital-idnational-eid

    WSO2 announced a strategic collaboration with IIIT Bangalore and MOSIP to modernize eSignet, the open-source identity authentication and authorization module that enables citizen single sign-on for government digital services via OpenID Connect protocols.

    • eSignet supports consent-based identity data sharing and is used by countries building authentication layers for digital public infrastructure.
    • WSO2 provides open-source middleware and API management platforms used by governments for identity federation across multiple countries.
    • The partnership enhances deployment readiness and interoperability for national digital identity programs built on the MOSIP ecosystem.
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    Spain's digital DNI achieves full legal parity with physical ID card

    2026-02-16CC-BY-4.0digital-idmobile-id

    Starting April 1, 2026, Spain's digital National Identity Document—accessed via the MiDNI mobile app using secure real-time QR codes—will carry the same legal weight as the physical ID card, requiring public and private organizations to accept it for identification purposes.

    • The legal equivalence was established by Real Decreto 255/2025, published April 1, 2025, with a twelve-month implementation window.
    • The physical DNI remains required for international travel; the digital version coexists as an extension rather than replacement.
    • Spain joins a growing number of EU member states moving to grant mobile identity documents legal parity with physical credentials.
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    Pakistan's NADRA formally rolls out Nishan Pakistan for unified identity verification

    2026-02-13CC-BY-4.0digital-idnational-eid

    NADRA formally launched Nishan Pakistan on February 10, 2026, a centralized one-window platform designed to standardize identity authentication services across public and private sector applications, consolidating fragmented verification channels into a unified digital trust infrastructure.

    • Nishan Pakistan aims to reduce duplication across verification touchpoints and accelerate digital onboarding for regulated workflows.
    • The platform builds on prior NADRA initiatives including a 2025 biometric bank deposit service and an all-in-one digital ID kit launched in March 2025.
    • NADRA Chairman Lt Gen Muhammad Munir Afsar formally launched the system; specific technical integration timelines were not announced.
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    UIDAI plans full Aadhaar app with family verification and privacy-first sharing

    2026-01-27CC-BY-4.0digital-idmobile-id

    India’s UIDAI said it plans to launch a full Aadhaar mobile app with family verification and privacy-first data sharing features.

    • The planned app is positioned as a full-featured Aadhaar app for mobile use.
    • UIDAI says the app will support consent-based sharing and family verification workflows.
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    Malaysia endorses Zetrix proof-of-age model tied to national digital ID

    2026-01-26CC-BY-4.0age-assurancedigital-id

    Malaysia endorsed a Zetrix proof-of-age model that is linked to national digital ID verification, positioning it as an approach for age assurance.

    • The model is designed for proof-of-age checks tied to national digital ID verification.
    • Government endorsement signals official support for the approach.
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    Margins ID Group wins contract for Gambia national and digital ID systems

    2026-01-23CC-BY-4.0national-eiddigital-id

    Margins ID Group was awarded a contract to implement Gambia’s national ID and digital ID systems.

    • The contract covers both national ID and digital ID system components.
    • Margins ID Group is the awarded implementer.
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    UK begins trials of a digital driving licence in the GOV.UK One Login app

    2026-01-23CC-BY-4.0mobile-iddigital-id

    The UK government began trials of a digital driving licence delivered through the GOV.UK One Login app.

    • The trial runs within the GOV.UK One Login identity service.
    • The digital licence is being tested as a mobile alternative to the physical card.
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    Alabama Bill Would Authorize Optional Mobile Driver's License and Digital State ID

    2026-01-12CC-BY-4.0mobile-iddigital-id

    Alabama's House Bill 110 would authorize an optional mobile driver's license and digital state ID credential tied to the existing physical license system. The proposal keeps physical IDs valid and frames the digital credential as an additional format for on-demand presentation.

    • HB 110 defines a digital driver's license and digital identification card as electronic credentials derived from the corresponding physical ID.
    • The bill makes participation voluntary and keeps physical licenses and IDs valid.
    • The draft includes limits on what a verifier can require from the holder's device when presenting digital ID.
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    Cameroon Councils Begin Issuing Digital Birth Certificates in UNDP-Backed Project

    2026-01-12CC-BY-4.0digital-id

    Local councils in Cameroon have begun issuing digital birth certificates under a UNDP-backed project aimed at modernizing civil registration and expanding access to legal identity. The shift signals operational issuance at the municipal level rather than only policy announcements.

    • Implementation is being carried out through local councils responsible for registering births.
    • UNDP frames the project as a modernization of civil registration and vital statistics.
    • Digital birth certificates support access to services that require proof of identity.
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    Accenture and NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL Launch Universal Wallet Infrastructure for Digital Identity

    2026-01-06CC-BY-4.0digital-idverifiable-credentials

    Accenture and NTT DOCOMO GLOBAL announced Universal Wallet Infrastructure (UWI), described as an interoperability-focused infrastructure layer intended to support digital identity and digital trust use cases.

    • The companies frame UWI as infrastructure that can support multiple wallets rather than a single wallet product.
    • Accenture describes an initial early-adopter phase under letters of intent.
    • The announcement emphasizes cross-organization credential exchange as a goal of the infrastructure approach.
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    Credas Reports First Property Transaction Using Its Compliance Wallet

    2026-01-06CC-BY-4.0digital-idverifiable-credentials

    Credas says its Compliance Wallet was used to complete a live UK property transaction, positioning the wallet as a reusable way to share verified identity and compliance information across parties.

    • Credas describes a “share once” model intended to reduce repeated identity and compliance checks during property transactions.
    • The announcement describes the first transaction as completed with DezrezLegal, according to company and trade reporting.
    • Public materials do not clearly specify which credential standards or trust frameworks underpin the wallet implementation.
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    Jordan Enables Instant Digital ID Activation in the Sanad App

    2026-01-06CC-BY-4.0digital-idmobile-id

    Jordan’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship says a Sanad app update enables in-app digital identity activation, removing the requirement for in-person activation.

    • The ministry says users can activate a digital identity directly in the app rather than visiting a physical Sanad service center.
    • The updated app includes access to official digital documents such as national ID cards and driver’s licenses, according to public reporting.
    • Officials reported usage metrics including monthly users and activated digital identities following the update.
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    Kantara Opens Public Comment on Identity Assurance Criteria Aligned with NIST SP 800-63 Rev. 4

    2026-01-02CC-BY-4.0digital-id

    Kantara opened public comment on draft updates to its Identity Assurance Framework intended to align assessment criteria with NIST SP 800-63 Revision 4, with comments due January 20, 2026.

    • Kantara describes the draft as criteria aligned with SP 800-63-4A, which covers identity proofing and verification requirements.
    • Kantara indicates future volumes will address authentication (63B) and federation (63C) criteria to align with the broader NIST model.
    • Alignment can affect certification and trustmark pathways where programs reference NIST assurance levels.
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    UK Digital ID Consultation Reported to Slip into 2026

    2025-12-30CC-BY-4.0digital-id

    UK reporting indicates the government’s public consultation on national digital ID plans may not begin until 2026, with governance work described as shifting to the Cabinet Office.

    • Reports describe the consultation as expected “in the new year,” after earlier statements referenced a 2025 timeline.
    • Coverage attributes the timing shift to a governance transfer from DSIT to the Cabinet Office.
    • Downstream sequencing questions include which credentials are prioritized first and how trust framework certification is governed.
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    OpenID Foundation Sets Date for Verifiable Credentials Conformance Self-Certification

    2025-12-18CC-BY-4.0verifiable-credentialsdigital-id

    The OpenID Foundation says implementers will be able to self-certify against OpenID4VP 1.0, OpenID4VCI 1.0, and HAIP 1.0 via its conformance testing platform starting February 26, 2026.

    • The conformance suite is described as open-source tooling that can be run locally or against OpenID-hosted servers.
    • OpenID says organizations can submit self-certified test logs for publication on its certification site, with publication optional.
    • The foundation says it plans to introduce additional accreditation services in 2026 following the self-certification launch.
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    Whistleblowers Raise Security Concerns About the UK GOV.UK One Login Program

    2025-12-18CC-BY-4.0digital-id

    ITV News reports that whistleblowers have raised security concerns about the UK government’s GOV.UK One Login system, which supports access to online services and is linked to planned digital identity initiatives.

    • ITV reports One Login is used by an estimated 13 million people and is positioned to underpin the GOV.UK digital wallet concept.
    • Reported concerns include whether One Login is meeting required UK government cyber standards and how access to sensitive components is controlled.
    • A UK government spokesperson told ITV it works with the National Cyber Security Centre and addresses issues identified through testing.
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    CLEAR Adds Passport-Based Digital ID Creation in Its App

    2025-12-15CC-BY-4.0digital-idmobile-idclear

    CLEAR says users can create a passport-based digital ID inside the CLEAR app, extending its mobile identity verification offering for travel-related use cases.

    • The workflow is described as creating a digital ID derived from a passport within a mobile app.
    • The feature expands the set of identity documents supported by CLEAR’s identity verification flows.
    • The announcement reflects continued movement toward reusable mobile identity credentials in travel contexts.
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    Ethiopia Plans Secure Physical ID Cards Linked to Fayda Digital ID

    2025-12-15CC-BY-4.0national-eidbiometric-id-cardsdigital-id

    Ethiopia says it will begin issuing secure physical ID cards tied to its Fayda digital identity system, aiming to support in-person identity checks and biometric authentication for eKYC workflows.

    • The National ID Program says the card issuance work is part of expanding the Fayda digital ID ecosystem.
    • Officials describe the cards as supporting higher-assurance in-person identity verification.
    • The program is positioned as enabling biometric authentication within identity proofing and verification flows.
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    Denmark Selects Signicat for EU Digital Identity Wallet Work

    2025-12-12CC-BY-4.0mobile-iddigital-iddocument-verification-nfcsignicat

    Denmark’s digital government agency selected Signicat for work related to a digital identity wallet aligned with EU eID requirements, including onboarding and document verification flows.

    • Reported scope includes identity proofing and verification workflows for Denmark’s planned wallet implementation.
    • The work references NFC document verification as part of identity checks.
    • The selection reflects continued European build-out of interoperable wallet implementations tied to eIDAS requirements.
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    Quebec Launches Consultation on Digital Identity, Biometrics, and Data Sharing

    2025-12-12CC-BY-4.0digital-id

    Quebec launched a public consultation on digital identity that includes questions about biometrics and data sharing, reflecting how subnational governments are shaping governance for identity modernization.

    • The consultation frames digital identity as part of public service modernization and online access.
    • Biometrics and related privacy safeguards are included among the topics under consideration.
    • Outcomes may influence rules for data sharing, consent, and acceptable authentication methods in government services.
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    Dubai Launches Citywide One-Time Biometric Hotel Check-In

    2025-12-11CC-BY-4.0facial-recognitiondigital-id

    Dubai is preparing a citywide hotel check-in program that lets visitors complete identity verification once on a mobile device and then reuse biometric authentication for subsequent stays at participating properties.

    • The program is described as allowing travelers to submit ID details and biometrics (including a facial scan) before arriving.
    • Officials say the onboarding remains valid until the underlying identity document expires.
    • The rollout is positioned for use across Dubai’s hotel sector rather than property-by-property enrollment.
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    Pakistan Orders Exchange Companies to Add Facial Recognition to Biometric Checks

    2025-12-11CC-BY-4.0facial-recognitiondigital-id

    Pakistan directed exchange companies to add facial recognition as part of biometric identity verification processes, reflecting continued expansion of multi-modal checks in regulated financial workflows.

    • The directive is framed as strengthening identity verification for higher-risk transactions and fraud prevention.
    • Facial recognition is positioned as an additional modality alongside existing biometric checks.
    • The move illustrates how financial compliance controls increasingly rely on biometric identity verification.
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    U.S. Education Department Says Identity Verification Blocked $1B in Student-Aid Fraud

    2025-12-11CC-BY-4.0digital-id

    The U.S. Department of Education says it blocked more than $1 billion in attempted student-aid fraud in 2025 after requiring mandatory identity verification for certain first-time FAFSA applicants.

    • Flagged applicants must present unexpired government ID in person or via live video, according to the department.
    • The department cited detection of high volumes of suspect identities as a driver for stronger front-end proofing.
    • The change reflects a broader shift toward higher-assurance identity proofing to counter automated fraud.
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    Alaska Explores AI-Driven Digital ID Wallet for myAlaska

    2025-11-28CC-BY-4.0digital-idmobile-id

    The State of Alaska is exploring an AI-enabled digital identity wallet and upgraded myAlaska app, aiming to give residents a secure, mobile way to prove identity and access online government services.

    • An Alaska RFI seeks ideas for a digital ID wallet linked to the myAlaska account used for state services.
    • Officials are considering AI and automation to improve identity verification and fraud detection.
    • The initiative reflects growing U.S. state-level interest in mobile digital IDs and government service wallets.
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    Indian States Curb Aadhaar Use as Proof of Birth

    2025-11-28CC-BY-4.0national-eiddigital-idage-assurance

    Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra have stopped accepting Aadhaar as proof of birth for civil registration, signaling a tighter interpretation of India’s national digital ID system and its role in age and identity verification.

    • State authorities in UP and Maharashtra now require birth certificates or hospital records rather than Aadhaar for proof-of-birth documentation.
    • The move responds to central government guidance that Aadhaar is an identity number, not a proof of birth or citizenship.
    • The change affects how residents prove age and identity in procedures such as school enrollment and access to entitlements tied to date of birth.
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    Intercede Wins at Least $4.2M in New Digital ID Deals

    2025-11-28CC-BY-4.0digital-idintercede

    UK-based identity and credential management specialist Intercede has announced at least $4.2 million in new digital identity contracts, underscoring continuing demand for high-assurance credentialing and access control.

    • The new contracts span government and enterprise customers for digital identity and credential management solutions.
    • Intercede highlights growing interest in strong authentication and lifecycle management for digital credentials.
    • The wins add to a broader trend of increased spending on high-assurance digital ID infrastructure.
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    UK Puts First Price Tag on National Digital ID Scheme

    2025-11-28CC-BY-4.0digital-idnational-eid

    UK officials have released the first public cost estimate for a national digital ID scheme, offering a clearer view of the investment required to roll out government-backed digital identity services.

    • The estimate covers multi-year spending on infrastructure, integration, and operations for a nationwide digital ID system.
    • It follows earlier work on GOV.UK One Login and related identity assurance initiatives.
    • Publishing cost projections is meant to increase transparency and inform debate over benefits, risks, and alternatives.
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    Vietnam Banking Rules Push Customers to Chip IDs and VNeID

    2025-11-28CC-BY-4.0national-eiddigital-idbiometric-id-cards

    Vietnam’s central bank is tightening know-your-customer (KYC) rules for banks and payment firms, effectively steering customers toward chip-based ID cards and the VNeID digital identity app for account opening and remote transactions.

    • New regulations require banks and payment institutions to authenticate customers against the national population database using chip-based ID cards or VNeID.
    • The shift aims to reduce manual ID checks and improve remote onboarding and transaction security.
    • Legacy paper ID documents become less usable for high-assurance financial services as the rules take effect.
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    Oracle Identity Manager Zero-Day Actively Exploited (CVE-2025-61757)

    2025-11-24CC-BY-4.0digital-id

    A pre-authentication flaw in Oracle Identity Manager is being exploited for remote code execution, threatening downstream access governance across enterprises.

    • Bug allows unauthenticated REST requests to invoke a Groovy script endpoint, leading to RCE.
    • CVE-2025-61757 was patched in October 2025, but many deployments remain exposed.
    • Compromise of identity governance tier can cascade to connected enterprise apps.
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    UK Companies House to Begin Mandatory Identity Checks for Directors and PSCs

    2025-11-18CC-BY-4.0digital-id

    Companies House will require identity verification for company directors and persons with significant control (PSCs), with checks beginning November 18, 2025, as part of ECCTA reforms.

    • Mandatory ID checks for directors and PSCs from Nov 18, 2025
    • Part of Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act measures
    • Expected to use GOV.UK One Login for verification
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    DCSA ‘Identity Exchange’ Targets Verified Business Digital Identity in Container Shipping

    2025-11-17CC-BY-4.0verifiable-credentialsdigital-id

    The Digital Container Shipping Association introduced an ‘Identity Exchange’ to share verified business identity data across the shipping ecosystem, aiming to streamline trust and reduce fraud.

    • Sector initiative for verified business identity
    • Supports cross‑party interoperability in shipping
    • Maps to reusable credential patterns
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    India Operationalizes Digital Personal Data Protection Act with ‘SARAL’ Rules

    2025-11-17CC-BY-4.0digital-id

    India finalized ‘SARAL’ rules to operationalize the DPDP Act, clarifying obligations on consent, processing, and redress that affect digital identity onboarding and verification workflows.

    • Rules complete the DPDP Act’s operational framework
    • Impacts consent and retention in ID flows
    • Raises compliance stakes for IDV providers
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    Somalia’s E‑Visa Platform Hit by Cyber Incident, Exposing Traveller Data

    2025-11-17CC-BY-4.0digital-idbiometric-border-control

    Somalia acknowledged a cyber incident affecting its e‑Visa platform that exposed traveler information, prompting remediation steps and scrutiny of e‑government security controls.

    • Exposure involved traveller data on e‑Visa system
    • Authorities confirmed incident and launched fixes
    • Highlights security debt in border‑ID digitization
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    HUB Cyber Security Introduces HUB Token for SSI on Trvsthub

    2025-11-07CC-BY-4.0verifiable-credentialsdigital-id

    HUB Cyber Security unveiled the HUB Token, a software credential designed for self‑sovereign identity workflows on Trvsthub, enabling selective disclosure and standards‑based verifiable credentials.

    • Targets SSI/VC use cases with selective disclosure
    • Positions Trvsthub as an issuance and verification hub
    • Aims to streamline cross‑border compliance and onboarding
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    MoneyGram Taps Oscilar’s Cognitive Identity Intelligence

    2025-11-07CC-BY-4.0digital-idbehavioral-biometrics

    MoneyGram selected Oscilar’s risk and identity engine to strengthen fraud detection and onboarding decisions, incorporating behavioral signals and ML‑driven orchestration across the customer journey.

    • Combines behavioral signals with identity and risk data
    • Supports KYC/AML decisioning and step‑up flows
    • Designed to reduce false positives while catching fraud
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    UK One Login Explores Fraud & Contact Validation Providers (RFI)

    2025-11-07CC-BY-4.0digital-id

    The UK’s Government Digital Service issued an information request to source fraud and contact validation capabilities for One Login, seeking signals across email, phone and device to prevent misuse.

    • Focus on contact and fraud signals to harden One Login
    • Targets improved onboarding assurance and account integrity
    • Early market engagement ahead of formal procurement
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    USCIS Sets $85 Biometric Services Fee

    2025-10-03CC-BY-4.0digital-id

    New USCIS fee structure establishes a standard $85 biometric services charge across affected immigration forms.

    • Fee applies where biometrics are required; part of broader USCIS fee update
    • Aligns processing costs for background checks and identity capture
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    Kenya Reinstates Biometric Identity for Public Healthcare Access

    2025-08-04CC-BY-4.0digital-idnational-eidfacial-recognitionfingerprint-recognition

    Kenya dropped one-time passwords and reinstated biometric identity checks for access to public healthcare services, citing fraud risks and the need for higher assurance.

    • OTP-only access replaced by biometric verification
    • Authorities cited fraud and impersonation risks
    • Re-introduces face and fingerprint checks at point of service
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    Sumsub Integrates With Solana for Reusable Digital ID

    2025-05-30CC-BY-4.0verifiable-credentialsdigital-id

    Sumsub announced an integration with the Solana ecosystem to enable reusable digital identity, allowing users to re-present verified credentials across supported services.

    • Reusable credentials can be re-presented within Solana-integrated apps
    • Aims to reduce repeated KYC while preserving assurance levels
    • Ties Web3 flows to established digital identity verification
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    Pakistan Launches All-in-One Digital ID Kit With Multimodal Biometrics

    2025-03-04CC-BY-4.0digital-idmobile-idfingerprint-recognitioniris-recognitionfacial-recognition

    Pakistan has introduced a portable digital ID kit that combines fingerprint, face, and iris capture with backend verification, enabling field enrollment and authentication for its national identity system.

    • Kit integrates multimodal biometric capture with secure connectivity to Pakistan’s national ID backend.
    • Designed for mobile use in field enrollment and verification scenarios, including remote communities.
    • Supports a broader push to expand inclusion and tighten the assurance level of national ID credentials.
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    Kurdistan Region Rolls Out Digital ID–Based Payroll for Public Employees

    2025-02-04CC-BY-4.0digital-idmobile-id

    The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is shifting public-sector salary disbursement to a digital identity–enabled payroll platform, linking verified ID records to bank accounts and mobile channels.

    • Payroll reform ties civil servant salary payments to verified digital identity records.
    • System is designed to reduce ghost employees and duplicate salary payments.
    • Initiative is part of a broader KRG digital transformation agenda spanning MyAccount and e-government services.