Bermuda Government Explores Digital Identity Framework to Modernize Public Services
Bermuda's Minister of Economy and Labour, Jason Hayward, announced the government's initiative to explore a digital identity framework. This move aims to enhance the security, convenience, and efficiency of identity verification for public and private sector services. The government has issued a Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ) to identify organizations with relevant experience, which will help assess the legal, technical, operational, and governance aspects of digital identity solutions. This RFSQ is not for vendor selection or immediate implementation but rather for gathering information to inform future decisions. The proposed model involves a single-provider public-private partnership where a future supplier would design, implement, operate, and maintain the digital ID ecosystem, while the government would retain policy, governance, and regulatory oversight. This exploration is part of a broader regional effort across the Caribbean to develop interoperable digital identity and public infrastr...
