Ethiopia rolls out digital ID push amid privacy debate
Officials promise faster services; civil society groups demand stronger safeguards on data retention and third-party access.
TechnologyA nationwide digital services portal launched pilot features in Ethiopia, allowing residents to renew documents and pay fees online. The technology ministry says uptime has exceeded targets in early cities, though rural connectivity gaps persist.
Privacy advocates filed briefs urging independent audits of vendors contracted for cloud hosting. Start-ups welcomed simplified registration rules, while banks stress-tested authentication flows.
Regional peers are watching implementation closely. Amina Mensah will follow parliamentary hearings on cybersecurity funding scheduled for next week.
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- Lucas Silva
Well-sourced article. Bookmarked for reference.
- Liam Murphy
Sent this to family abroad who follow this region closely.
- Marcus Brooks
Clear enough for non-technical readers but still substantive. Well done.
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