MOSIP Announces University of the Philippines Digital ID Course, Creating Provider Network

MOSIP has partnered with the University of the Philippines – Department of Computer Science (UP DCS) to offer a course on “Digital Transformation Essentials: Trusted Digital Identity”.

The Philippines has made rapid progress with the introduction of their national PhilSys digital ID program.

The course is offered as an option for junior and senior undergraduates. The material focuses on digital identity and how it can be made inclusive, secure and respectful of user privacy. Topics covered also include digital public goods, with DPG developers, users and maintainers showcasing their community experiences and practices.

Students will examine various digital ID use cases that could benefit the Philippines and hear from speakers representing PhilSys.

The course aims to develop a pool of IT professionals capable of using PhilSys as the country goes through its digital transformation.

ABIS, biometric SDK providers invited to express their interest in the compliance program

MOSIP is also inviting suppliers of Automated Biometric Identification Systems (ABIS) and biometric software development kits to participate in the organization’s self-assessment compliance program.

The modular open-source identity platform launched a “Secure Biometric Interface Compliance Exercise” based on the Secure Biometric Interface (SBI) specification introduced earlier this year, and research expressions of interest in the program as it tries to grow its network of elite service providers. The SBI specification has since evolved to version 2.0.

Benefits of the program for MOSIP partners include the ability to be used in various global projects with little or no adaptation, repeatability of implementation, increased visibility with registration on the MOSIP website in as a vendor ready to meet MOSIP-based demands, and the ability to qualify for opportunities limited to compliant vendors, according to the announcement. Other benefits are the opportunities to work on early stage proof of concept and lab testing with early adopters, and the ability to align with MOSIP to help with technology initiatives and specification revisions.

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ABIS | biometrics | digital identity | education | Identification for Development (ID4D) | MOSIP (Modular Open Source Identity Platform) | national identity card | open source | standards