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Africa: Millions of Africans Locked Out of Services As Biometric Digital IDs Raise Privacy and Access Concerns

eriinfo.com3 days ago04 mins

Nairobi — Millions of Africans are unable to access essential services, including healthcare, education, social protection payments, and voting, as new biometric digital-ID systems continue to be imposed across the continent, a new report by the African Digital Rights Network (ADRN) warns. The systems require citizens to provide personal and biometric information, with limited safeguards…

Fragmented digital IDs are slowing Africa’s fintech boom

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago08 mins

Businesses that are required by law to collect know-your-customer (KYC) information are set to benefit from improved speed and reliability as digital identity systems become more commonplace in Africa. The banking, insurance and automotive sales sectors are among the key beneficiaries, though areas such as driver’s licence issuance, qualifications verification and criminal record checks are…

DHA still to issue 18m citizens with smart IDs

eriinfo.com5 months ago07 mins

The Department of Home Affairs is looking to stop the production of green bar-coded ID books by the end of the year. (Photograph by DHA) The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is targeting a total phase-out of the production of green bar-coded ID books for smart IDs by the end of the year, says minister…