Australia’s digital identity system has enrolled more than 10.5 million users, covering 73% of the population, as legislation enables private sector participation by late 2026.
Papua New Guinea’s Department of Information and Communications Technology introduces Digital Identity and Verifiable Credentials Bill, setting July 2026 deadline for ecosystem readiness.
China launched its National Online Identity Authentication Public Service in July 2025, providing citizens with a centralized government-verified online identity token. The voluntary but deeply integrated system contrasts sharply with privacy-focused Western models.
