Thailand 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 Thailand, 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. Lin Tanaka will follow parliamentary hearings on cybersecurity funding scheduled for next week.
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