Turkey upgrades digital ID; AI projected to stifle breaches [Video]

Turkish authorities have confirmed plans to double down on national digitization efforts by leveraging blockchain technology for its digital identity system.

The latest efforts follow authorities’ previous efforts to onboard Turkish residents on T.C. Kimlik Karti, a national identity program with digital features. Since its launch in 2017, over 83 million individuals have received smart digital ID cards, with less than two million persons yet to be captured.

Turkish regulators are keen on onboarding the next tranche of residents on the national ID program in what appears to be a concerted effort. The country’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system and the Scientific and Technological Research Institution of Turkey (TUBITAK) are joining the fray to improve the offering.

Regulators are linking national digital IDs to public and private services to increase their appeal. Holders of digital IDs will have access to key services like healthcare facilities, voting services, social security perks, and travel documentation.

Apart from providing access to …