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Digital Identification and Biometrics In East Africa: Opportunities and Concerns

Digital Identification and Biometrics In East Africa: Opportunities and Concerns
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Citizens access to social services obstructed by Uganda s digital ID system

More than 15 million Ugandans could be excluded from gaining access to essential public services and entitlements because they do not have national digital identity cards.

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Human rights gateway or gatekeeper: Digital IDs on trial in Uganda

A legal challenge to Uganda’s national digital ID system may set an important precedent for human rights enforcement in the era of digital government.

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Ugandan court prioritises citizens rights

Despite objections from the Attorney General, Uganda's High Court rules in favour of allowing CIPESA, Access Now and ARTICLE 19 to provide expert opinion on the country’s digital registration of citizens.

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Uganda court accepts brief from rights groups on digital ID case

The High Court at Kampala will accept an Amicus Curiae brief from three human rights organizations in a suit challenging the country’s digital identity scheme.

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