Activist Post By Chris Burt
Vietnam began to issue 50 million chip-based digital ID cards with embedded biometrics to eligible citizens beginning in February of this year, and Entrust has been revealed as a provider of issuance systems and software for the project, along with strategic partner MK Group.
The new national digital ID cards replace versions issued in 1999, 2012, and 2016 with 9-digit numbers, 12-digit numbers and barcodes respectively. The biometric chip version is expected to provide more secure and standardized authentication. The card can be used to log into government and private services, for authentication to government entities and banks, and for digital signing.
âWe are pleased to be selected as the technology partner for this nationwide project to transform Vietnamâs citizen ID system into one that is more standardized, secure, and digitally advanced,â states Entrust Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan Angus McDougall. âWe view this partnership with MK Group as a strong step towards the future of trusted identities in Vietnam.â
Vietnam has been pushing steadily ahead with its digital identity agenda, recently releasing draft guidelines for digital ID and authentication.
Entrust is also part of the group of companies providing technology for Kyrgyzstanâs recently-launched biometric passport.
Sourced from Truth Unmuted via Biometric Update
