Intelligent CIO APAC Issue 40 | Page 44

CIO OPINION
As we embrace digital transformation , the need to prioritise data minimisation and protect personal data has become more critical than ever .
Andrew Black , Managing Director , ConnectID

Shaping a secure and seamless future : 3 key technology trends in identity verification

Andrew Black , Managing Director , ConnectID , says APAC companies can utilize innovative technologies and work with both public and private sectors to protect personal data in a secure digital ecosystem .

Businesses and government organisations are accumulating and relying on vast amounts of personal information as we grow dependent on digital services .

As we embrace digital transformation , the need to prioritise data minimisation and protect personal data has become more critical than ever .
APAC countries are actively pursuing digital modernisation and expanding online services . However , they face challenges such as infrastructure gaps and privacy concerns . digital identity framework , while the Philippines aims to eliminate physical driver licences to address a backlog .
Vietnam is also challenged with the task of providing digital equality to rural towns with limited to no access to power or internet services .
Navigating these challenges is crucial to ensure effective data privacy measures and tackle the increasing rates of identity fraud and cybercrime . Striking the right balance between convenience and privacy is crucial in building trust among users and encouraging widespread acceptance of digital ID systems .
Notably , countries like Thailand are introducing a face verification service ( FVS ) as part of a national
The trends and technologies shaping the future of identity verification , risk and fraud , are based on
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