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    Sri Lanka says biometric digital ID program has entered its final stage

    2026-03-02CC-BY-4.0national-eiddigital-id

    Sri Lanka said its SL-UDI biometric digital identity program has reached its final stage, with officials now targeting rollout completion by the end of 2026.

    • Officials said the system is intended to support remote identity verification and e-KYC for services such as banking, welfare, and official documentation.
    • The government still had to complete Master System Integrator procurement, but public statements shifted the program from planning language to a defined end-of-2026 rollout target.
    • State planning documents and ministry materials tie the program to Sri Lanka's wider digital-public-infrastructure and service-modernization agenda.
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    UIDAI deploys AI-powered 'Invisible Shield' for Aadhaar biometric deduplication

    2026-02-27CC-BY-4.0abis-dedupnational-eid

    India's UIDAI says it has deployed an AI-enabled biometric deduplication and document-verification platform, described as an 'Invisible Shield,' to strengthen integrity checks across the Aadhaar identity system.

    • UIDAI said every new Aadhaar enrollment is cross-checked against the full enrolled population to detect duplicates and anomalies at population scale.
    • The authority framed the system as a fraud-control layer that improves deduplication and document verification without changing the resident-facing experience.
    • The rollout extends AI use inside one of the world's largest biometric identity systems rather than introducing a new credential or enrollment workflow.
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    MOSIP and WSO2 partner on eSignet modernization for national digital identity systems

    2026-02-17CC-BY-4.0digital-idnational-eidmosipwso2

    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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    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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    Somalia Estimates $125 Million to Complete National Digital ID Rollout

    2026-01-12CC-BY-4.0national-eid

    Somali officials estimate about $125 million is needed to complete nationwide rollout of the national digital ID program. The estimate targets full operational coverage, with funding sources not yet specified.

    • Officials cite the estimate as the cost to reach nationwide deployment from current progress.
    • The program recently launched national identity platforms including HUBIYE for identity verification and e-Aqoonsi for mobile digital IDs.
    • No detailed cost breakdown or funding source has been published.
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    Ethiopia Issues Tender for 20 Million Pre-Personalized Secure Resident ID Cards

    2026-01-05CC-BY-4.0biometric-id-cardsnational-eid

    Ethiopia’s National ID Program published a procurement notice for supply and delivery of 20 million pre-personalized secure resident ID cards.

    • The notice text specifies a bid submission deadline of January 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time in Addis Ababa with a public opening shortly after.
    • The notice specifies bid security of ETB 14,000,000 (or equivalent convertible currency) via bank guarantee.
    • The tender references beneficial ownership disclosure requirements for bidders.
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    UIDAI Raises Aadhaar PVC Card Fee and Discontinues Hologram

    2026-01-05CC-BY-4.0national-eidbiometric-id-cards

    India’s UIDAI increased the Aadhaar PVC card service fee and issued guidance discontinuing the Aadhaar hologram on the optional physical card product.

    • UIDAI’s memo raises the Aadhaar PVC card fee from ₹50 to ₹75, inclusive of taxes and delivery charges.
    • UIDAI issued a circular stating Aadhaar PVC cards will be issued without the hologram feature.
    • UIDAI also published guidance related to preventing unauthorized use of the Aadhaar name and logo.
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    Pakistan’s NADRA Introduces Facial Recognition Certificate for Biometric Verification

    2026-01-02CC-BY-4.0facial-recognitionnational-eid

    Pakistan’s NADRA launched a facial-recognition-based verification certificate intended to provide a contactless alternative for individuals who cannot complete fingerprint-based checks.

    • Local reporting describes the certificate as issued after facial biometric verification against NADRA’s identity database.
    • Reports describe a printed certificate with a QR code for validation by institutions that require biometric confirmation.
    • Coverage cites an expected issuance timeline of about seven days and a low fee.
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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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    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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    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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    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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