The web3 digital identity company, Civic, is making plans to expand its services to South Africa. Civic recently launched its first product, the Civic ID card, which they believe will help solve identity threats such as impersonation and fraud.

Similar to a traditional driver's license, the card also contains an NFC chip, enabling interaction with mobile devices.

Chris Hart, CEO of Civic, confirmed in an interview with ITWeb their plans to broaden their services to the South African market. "When we make our products available here, we know we are helping to enrich South Africa’s economy and expand the country’s financial services. The area is a natural fit for digital asset adoption because of the local economy. Identity has always been a significant part of South Africa’s history, and we understand the importance of creating thoughtful digital identity products that empower individuals," he said.

Chris Hart also mentioned that the company has always esteemed South Africa because its co-founders are from the region.

He listed numerous ways African governments could benefit from using Civic ID cards for voting, citizen verification, online transactions, and the healthcare system.

Civic's digital identity framework is distinct. They implemented a digital-mobile-hybrid flow. This involves digitally verifying users' information on the civic pass platform, which is stored on a wallet as a non-transferable token. The NFC chip connects the Civic cards to a mobile device for easy interaction.

Beyond mitigating identity fraud, Civic ID cards enable users privatize their data, and share only the necessary information required when signing up or interacting with applications, such as social media platforms.

news source: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/vinny-linghams-digital-id-firm-civic-sets-sights-on-sa/WnxpEv4YEJ67V8XL

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