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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    Alabama Bill Would Authorize Optional Mobile Driver's License and Digital State ID

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    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

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    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

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    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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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.