Hong Kong's government announced Dec. 29 its personalized digital services platform is now available for use. The iAM Smart mobile application invokes a digital identity program that aids and expedites user authentication, form filling, personalized notifications and digital signing required for more than 20 online services initially before potentially extending to 110 services by the middle of 2021. The government's advisory includes brief notes on the system's data privacy and security practices.
Hong Kong launches digital identity program
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