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GIDMA

Global Identity Management Authority

The Global Identity Management Authority promotes international cooperation and the highest standards in identity management, data protection, compliance, privacy, ethical conduct and global mobility.

Discover Our Mission
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Shaping the Future of Identity

Identity is fundamental to enabling secure interactions between individuals, institutions, and governments. As technology, digital services and global mobility continue to evolve, identity management must adapt to new opportunities and emerging challenges.

GIDMA promotes a forward-looking and international approach to identity management, encouraging innovation while safeguarding security, privacy and public trust. Through research, dialogue, conception and collaboration, GIDMA contributes to the development of an identity ecosystem that meet the needs of an increasingly connected world.

Excellence and Trust

Trusted identity systems rely on the highest standards of integrity and governance.

GIDMA promotes excellence by encouraging internationally recognized best practices in identity management, data protection, document security and ethical conduct.

It supports the responsible collection, protection and management of personal identification information and encourages alignment with internationally recognized frameworks, such as ICAO standards and globally accepted principles for secure identity management.

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International Cooperation

Identity management increasingly connects individuals, institutions and governments across borders, creating valuable opportunities for greater collaboration.

GIDMA provides a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and strategic cooperation among public authorities, international organizations, experts, academia and private-sector stakeholders. By fostering international partnerships and sharing best practices, the Authority contributes to more secure, interoperable and trusted identity systems worldwide.

Our Vision

Identity Enabling Global Mobility

GIDMA envisions a world where trusted identity enables global mobility, protects personal information and strengthens confidence among individuals, institutions and countries.