NIDS

House of Representatives Passes NIDS Bill

The National Identification and Registration Act, 2021 or the NIDS Bill was passed in the House of Representatives on October…

3 years ago

MOCA Wants Access To NIDS For National Security

MOCA wants to be in the same category as the Commissioner of Police, the only person authorized to request citizens'…

4 years ago

Deeper-lying Reasons for Wariness Towards NIDS

With NIDS enrollment targeted to begin in September, questions still linger regarding potential privacy and security issues. Recent data breaches…

4 years ago

Jamaica: What To Expect In the New NIDS Bill?

 Justice Minister Delroy Chuck in his capacity as Chairman of the Joint Select Committee for the National Identification and Registration…

4 years ago

Can An Individual Evaluate Whether Or Not NIDS Is Right For Them?

How can an individual evaluate whether or not NIDS is right for them? Should it be mandatory? And what information should…

4 years ago

CaPRI Points Out Possible Gaps in a National Identification System

Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI) points out possible gaps and challenges in a National Identification System. The sensitisation of the new and…

4 years ago

From Bill to Law: Ready or Not For NIDS?

The National Identification Systems (NIDS), has become a major discussion point once again. Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government…

4 years ago

PM Holness: NIDS Bill to Pass By the End Of 2020

NIDS Bill - Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government hopes to pass the National Identification System (NIDS) Bill by the…

4 years ago

The New Digital Jamaica

According to the world economic forum, by 2022, over 60% of global GDP will be digitized. An estimated 70 per…

5 years ago

NIDS Public Key Infrastructure Project Launched

The Government is hoping to revive the National Identification System (NIDS), with the roll out of new technologies over the…

5 years ago