Bahrain launches single e-ID for government services

Bahrain, January 10, 2011

A single electronic identity card that can be used to access an array of government services, while being assured of security against online theft, has launched in Bahrain.


'The National Authentication Framework project for Accessing Electronic Service is a new initiative in Bahrain that enables individuals to access various e-services offered by both government and non-governmental entities using a single dedicated identity profile,' Shaikh Ahmad Bin Atteyatallah Al Khalifa, minister of cabinet affairs and telecommunications, was quoted as saying by Gulf News.


'Users can now access and browse all e-government services and transactions through different electronic delivery channels such as the e-government portal on the internet, the mobile portal, e-government centres and e-kiosks.'


Mohammad Al Qaed, chief executive officer of Bahrain e-Government Authority, said the project 'involves two out of three authentication factors - password and the security mechanism (fingerprint) - for identifying the user and to prevent unauthorised online access'.


-IANS-