Digital transformation is progressing in Vietnam as the country’s government pursues “Project 06” to modernize its economy and public services. The new national identity system is a cornerstone of the digital transformation plan, which includes civil registration, digital ID and authentication.
A Vietnam Briefing news report says that to enable interactions with public sectors, Vietnam is set to launch digital identity cards that will be added to the VNeID mobile app. These digital IDs were introduced in July with a view of supporting various public sector services. Vietnamese citizens must have the national e-identification VNeID app on their phone and be enrolled in level 2 which includes facial photos together with fingerprint biometrics. Level 1 accounts may be established through the mobile app while level 2 applications require an applicant’s presence at either a Ministry of Public Security MPS or provincial police office for verification.
This digital ID system will also assimilate health and social insurance cards, driving licenses, and birth certificates, thereby increasing convenience and security. Furthermore, users can disable ID to secure it but the government can also terminate an account due to violation of its terms.
Human lives…all wrapped up in nice little digital packages.
The government of Vietnam is in the process of digitalizing its operations through Project 06, which will require the collection of complete biometric data such as facial recognition, fingerprints, iris scanning, voice recording, and DNA for digital identity cards that are needed to access services like online financial transactions and diagnostic medical services.