United Kingdom
The UK government is planning to introduce legislation for its scaled-back digital ID scheme after the summer, with ministers aiming to put it on the statute book within a year.
Chief Secretary Darren Jones said the minimum viable version of the scheme is due by 2029 and would allow people to use a government digital ID voluntarily for right-to-work checks. The latest approach replaces earlier plans for a mandatory system, which were abandoned after political backlash.
Jones said a People’s Panel would be convened to test how the technology should work in practice and argued that better digital access to public services could help restore public confidence in government.
Italy
Italy’s IT-Wallet has passed 10 million activations, with 17.3 million documents now loaded into the IO app.
The digital wallet, developed and managed by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, currently allows users to store three documents for use in the physical world via smartphone: a driving licence, health card and European disability card. Launched experimentally in 2024, it was opened to all app users in December.
Officials say the wallet is now preparing for a significant expansion. When fully operational, IT-Wallet is expected to support more than 200 credentials, including educational records, proof of residence, voter registration, employment and social records, and privacy-preserving proof-of-age credentials.
Ireland
Prove is expanding its Ireland operations, reinforcing Dublin’s role as a hub for the company’s global product development and growth.
The digital identity firm says it will invest more than $5 million in its Irish operations and create 50 jobs, with many of the new roles opening this year. Prove says the expansion will strengthen its ability to deliver faster and safer digital identity services for customers worldwide.
The company has been operating in Ireland since 2022 and says its Dublin team has grown rapidly, becoming a key part of its international development footprint.
United States
The US Treasury has published its report on innovative technologies to counter illicit finance involving digital assets, including a section focused on digital identity.
The report reviews tools such as digital identity wallets, remote onboarding, biometric verification and methods to counter deepfakes and synthetic identity fraud. Treasury says digital identity pilots have shown promise, but adoption continues to face friction from inconsistent standards, reliance on legacy identity documents and limited cross-sector and cross-border legal frameworks.
Aong its recommendations, Treasury says it should issue guidance clarifying how financial institutions can use digital credentials under existing customer identification obligations, and work with Congress on legislation to support broader development and acceptance of digital identity tools.
Europe
ENISA has opened a public consultation on certification for European Digital Identity Wallets, following a request from the European Commission to support development of a candidate cybersecurity certification scheme.
The consultation is intended to validate the structure and principles of the proposed scheme and gather feedback on the draft candidate framework and its annexes. Responses are open until 30 April 2026.
The work forms part of the wider implementation effort around the European Digital Identity Framework and the certification requirements that will underpin trusted wallet deployments.
Ireland
Ireland has begun public testing of its proposed digital wallet app, which is intended to support access to public services and official documents.
The government says the wallet will allow users to store and use documents such as birth certificates and driving licences, and could also support access to welfare services. Ministers have also suggested it could be used for age verification.
Testing will take place in two stages. The first allows people to review the design, understand proposed features and provide feedback. The second will allow users aged 16 and over to download the wallet and test limited functions. The government says the testing phase is critical to making sure the product meets public expectations.
Ghana
Ghana says the digital wallet feature of the Ghana Card has not yet been activated, despite reports suggesting the card can already be used for financial transactions.
The National Identification Authority said discussions are still under way with policy makers and key institutions on the planned use of the Ghana Card for payments. It said reports that users could already link the card to bank accounts or use it for ATM withdrawals and online purchases were inaccurate.
The clarification follows media reports that the feature had gone live through the MyCitizen app or USSD access.
Spain
Spain has launched phase two of its digital national identity rollout, expanding the use of the digital DNI through the MiDNI app.
The government says citizens can now use the app for a range of services including voting, banking, age verification, hotel check-ins, car rentals and package collection. The digital DNI complements the physical card and is available free on mobile devices through the official app.
Officials say the rollout will continue in phases. Within a year, public and private organisations are expected to take the steps needed to support wider functionality, including online procedures and electronic signatures.
Europe
Signicat has partnered with WSO2 to simplify access to European electronic identity schemes and future EU Digital Identity Wallet integrations.
The partnership allows Signicat’s identity platform to work with WSO2’s Identity Server, giving organisations a single route to connect with multiple national eID schemes. The companies say this is intended to reduce development complexity and help businesses meet compliance requirements more efficiently.
Signicat says the arrangement will give WSO2 customers access to 35 European eIDs while also helping them prepare for the arrival of the EUDI Wallet.
Rwanda
Rwanda is preparing to phase out physical national identity cards by June 2027 as it moves towards full rollout of its Single Digital ID.
Officials say citizens who do not obtain the digital ID may face difficulties accessing services as institutions shift to digital verification. A nationwide enrolment campaign is under way, after which registration will continue at sector offices.
The system is built around a unique identifier, transaction-specific tokens and a physical card carrying a QR code. Authorities say it is designed to give users more control over how their data is shared, with biometric authentication supporting both online and offline access. The programme is also being extended to newborns, refugees and stateless people living along Rwanda’s borders.
Global
A new report from HYPR and 451 Research says enterprises have improved their understanding of identity threats and phishing-resistant authentication, but wider rollout of passwordless and digital identity verification technologies remains slow.
The report says adoption has plateaued after last year’s gains, with passwordless deployments still concentrated in specific user groups and limited scenarios rather than enterprise-wide implementations. Identity verification shows a similar pattern, with broad recognition of its importance but relatively narrow deployment.
Researchers say cost pressures, legacy system compatibility and organisational complexity continue to hold back broader identity transformation, even as many organisations recognise that identity security needs to cover every touchpoint.
United States
iDenfy has introduced an electronic identity verification flow as an alternative to physical document checks in KYC onboarding.
The new option lets users authenticate through electronic identity systems including Swedish BankID, UK OneID, USA OneID and Smart-ID, alongside other non-document verification methods covering more than 60 digital identity types. The company says the feature is designed to reduce abandonment among users who do not have a physical identity document available during onboarding.
iDenfy reports that the combined physical and electronic flow has already reduced drop-offs among affected users by 23 percent and says further automation could lower abandonment rates even more.
United States
AstreaX has launched AX Wallet, a mobile-friendly digital wallet platform designed to help governments offer citizens access to identification, credentials and services through their smartphones.
Arizona is the first state to adopt the platform, launching a state-controlled digital wallet that extends beyond digital IDs to include additional government documents and service notifications. AstreaX says the platform is intended to modernise service delivery while allowing governments to retain ownership of their digital identity ecosystem.
The company says the wallet supports both informational and actionable notifications, allowing users to receive updates and complete certain actions directly through their devices.
United States
1Kosmos has received Department of Defense Impact Level 4 authorisation for its digital identity platform, extending its approved use to mission-critical defence workloads.
The approval builds on the company’s existing FedRAMP High authorisation and allows defence organisations to use the platform in environments handling Controlled Unclassified Information and other sensitive data. 1Kosmos says the platform combines identity proofing, a digital wallet and passwordless authentication in a single service.
The company says the authorised service can support use cases including onboarding contractors and mission partners, remote and field operations, account recovery and access across agencies and partner organisations.
Global
Proof-of-concept tests run by the International Air Transport Association suggest biometric digital IDs can streamline international travel.
The trials involved partners across the Asia-Pacific and European regions and tested digital travel credentials stored in mobile wallets, including Apple Wallet’s Digital ID, Google’s ID Pass and national digital identity programmes such as Digi Yatra. IATA says the trials showed that digital travel credentials can replace physical passports and boarding passes in some airport processes, improving efficiency for both passengers and operators.
The organisation says governments now need to move more quickly to issue and accept secure digital travel credentials if travellers are to benefit fully from the technology.
India
India has unveiled an alpha version of a redesigned myAadhaar portal, marking the next stage in modernising digital service delivery around Aadhaar.
The updated portal introduces a refreshed interface, simplified user journeys, stronger search functionality and a new visual identity. Officials say the changes are intended to make Aadhaar services easier to navigate and more efficient for citizens.
The revamp is being presented as a major milestone in improving the accessibility and usability of Aadhaar-based online services.
