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Paraguay's Electronic Identity Surpasses 1.5 Million Users, Accessing 400+ Digital Services
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Paraguay's Electronic Identity Surpasses 1.5 Million Users, Accessing 400+ Digital Services

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paraguay's Electronic Identity system has surpassed 1.5 million users.
  • The system provides access to over 400 digital state services, streamlining public administration.
  • Citizens can obtain the identity by submitting personal data, photos of their ID, and a selfie, with automated validation possible through clear images.

Paraguay's digital transformation is gaining momentum as its Electronic Identity system now boasts over 1.5 million users. This digital key unlocks access to more than 400 state services, marking a significant shift towards online public administration.

the Electronic Identity already exceeds one and a half million users in Paraguay, consolidating itself as one of the main tools for accessing the State's digital services.

— Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MITIC)Informing about the milestone achievement of the Electronic Identity system.

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MITIC) has outlined the straightforward process for obtaining this digital identity. Applicants can start by filling out a form on the official State portal or the "Portal Paraguay" app. The crucial next step involves capturing three clear photographs: the front and back of the national ID card, and a selfie holding the document.

MITIC emphasizes that the quality of these photos is paramount for swift, automated approval. Well-lit, focused images without glare or shadows can lead to near-instantaneous validation. Conversely, any issues with the photos will trigger a manual review, potentially delaying the process. To ensure success, users are advised to clean their phone's camera and ensure adequate lighting.

the clarity of the images is decisive for the validation to be carried out automatically.

— MITICHighlighting the importance of photo quality for the approval process.

The final stage involves a series of validation questions to confirm the applicant's identity. Successful verification, confirmed by matching answers, leads to an email notification to finalize the process. Any discrepancies will result in a manual review by MITIC officials, with a response expected within 48 hours. The ministry asserts that this Electronic Identity is fundamental for advancing a more digitized public management system, reducing reliance on in-person procedures.

the Electronic Identity constitutes a fundamental requirement to advance towards increasingly digitized public management and with less dependence on in-person procedures.

— Ministry of StateStating the importance of the system for digital transformation.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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