Global Digital Identity Initiatives Advance Amidst Varying National Approaches
Digital identity initiatives are progressing globally, with several countries implementing or planning new systems. In the UK, digital proofs for age verification in alcohol sales will soon require registration under the UK digital verification services trust framework, disallowing unverified apps or screenshots. Bangladesh is developing its World Bank-backed One-ID digital identity platform, aiming to provide a permanent digital identifier for citizens to access government and financial services, including a smartphone-based digital wallet and the issuance of 200 million polycarbonate chip cards. Germany is preparing to launch a new digital identity app, 'd-you,' by January 2027, which will initially support digital versions of national identity cards and driving licenses for various services. Meanwhile, a European Citizens' Initiative is underway to collect one million signatures against mandatory digital ID and age verification for internet access across the EU. Ethiopia has launched Faydaverse to comme...
