Episode 1267 • • 59:20 - 1:01:10
1267: Trust Stamp
West Africa Biometric Identity, Gavi Vaccine Alliance, TrustStamp
A new biometric identity platform is being rolled out in West Africa through a partnership between the Gavi Vaccine Alliance, Mastercard, and TrustStamp. The system links COVID-19 vaccination records with cashless payment systems and potential law enforcement applications. This "Trust Stamp" is compared to the Chinese social credit system, raising concerns about the future of digital surveillance and mandatory health tracking.