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Modernizing civil status registers
(Sept 2010)
Civil registers as the foundation of social justice...

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39 Myths about ePassports (Dec 2009)
The facts behind ePassports and RFID technology

There are currently more than 100 million e-passports in circulation, issued by over 50 countries. This number continues to grow every day, with 70 million new epassports being issued every year. This article looks to rebut some of the myths that surround the e-passport and that risk derailing the introduction of the more secure ID document unless debunked. Read more...

   
   
 
   
 
The Case for a National Digital Identity Credential
(Oct 2009)

The US is in the midst of an identity crisis. Evidence of the problem is apparent in all sectors of our government and economy.

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  Smart Cards and U.S. Healthcare  
 
Smart Cards and U.S. Healthcare 
(Oct 2009)
 

Recent moves within the federal government have brought the healthcare discussion to the forefront. This renewed focus provides an opportunity to evaluate the overall system...

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  eDriver licenses for Monterrey drivers  
 
eDriver licenses for Monterrey drivers
(Aug 2009)

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The smart card driver’s license scheme that was piloted in Nuevo Leon last year has proved so beneficial in reducing traffic accidents, insurance costs, identity theft and even fraud in the administration.  

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Modernizing healthcare
December 2008

One of the biggest challenges facing healthcare providers around the world is ensuring the protection of sensitive patient data.
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E-Healthcare
June 2008

Healthcare is both a vital service for citizens and a multi-billion euro (or dollar) business. Whatever the mix of private and public institutions involved in the delivery of healthcare, cost reduction and efficiency are paramount.   Read more...

     
     
 
   
 
Web 2.0
May 2008

Advances in Internet technologies offer huge opportunities. They give people a new space to make a statement, lots of statements. But they also raise concerns about loss of identity or the true value of communication.  Read more... 

     
     
 
   
 
  E-Citizenship
December 2007

The Internet has brought tremendous change to Business and Governments are close observers of the evolution of business practises. 
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