ID Tech

Digital ID

Digital ID represents electronic identity credentials that can be used to authenticate individuals and access services online.

Digital identity (Digital ID) systems bind personal attributes—such as name, date of birth, and biometric data—to a secure digital credential. These credentials can be issued by governments or trusted entities and used for online authentication, e-government services, and financial inclusion. Standards like eIDAS in Europe and W3C Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) shape interoperability and privacy.

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    Alaska Explores AI-Driven Digital ID Wallet for myAlaska

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    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

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    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

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    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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Digital ID?
A Digital ID is an electronic representation of a person’s identity credentials, used to authenticate and authorize access to online services.
How are Digital IDs issued and managed?
Digital IDs are issued by trusted entities (e.g., governments or certification authorities) and managed through secure identity providers, often leveraging public key infrastructure (PKI).
Why are standards like eIDAS important for Digital IDs?
Standards such as eIDAS ensure interoperability, security, and legal trust across jurisdictions for cross-border digital identity services.