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Variable definitions and collection guidance for case digital ID.

System

Digital ID System Name

Field Value
Variable Id id-system-didname
Definition Official name of the digital identity system in both local language and English where available, including acronyms
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Record format: Local name [English translation] (ACRONYM). Include any alternative names used in legislation vs common usage. Note whether the name has changed over time and any predecessor system names. For the six case study countries: Benin (RAVIP/SNIPC), Côte d'Ivoire (RNPP/ONECI), Ethiopia (Fayda), Mozambique (e-BILHETE), Nigeria (NIN/NIMC), South Africa (Smart ID).
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: ID authority official websites, government portals, legislation documents. Record both local and English names. If unknown, use '[Country] Digital Identity System' format.

Public Interface

Field Value
Variable Id id-system-url
Definition The url where members of the public can access the Digital Id system
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Record the primary public-facing URL (portal or app landing page). If multiple URLs exist (e.g. separate enrollment portal, verification portal, mobile app store link), list all with brief labels. Note whether the URL is functional, intermittent, or defunct at time of research.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: ID authority official websites, Google Play/Apple App Store listings, government service portals. Test each URL for accessibility. If no public-facing URL exists, explain what access channels are available (e.g. in-person only, USSD).

Primary Credential Name

Field Value
Variable Id id-system-credname
Definition Official name of the primary ID credential issued for adults (e.g., national ID card, digital identity card)
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Record format: Local name [English translation] (ACRONYM). Distinguish between the credential name and the system name if different. Note whether multiple credential types exist (e.g. physical card vs digital credential) and which is considered primary. Include the year the current credential was introduced.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: ID authority websites, credential samples, legislative documents. Distinguish between physical and digital credentials if both exist.

Legacy Systems

Field Value
Variable Id id-system-legacy
Definition What identity systems were in use, digital or otherwise, prior to the development of the current system? Is a legacy system still in use? How was/is the transition managed?
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Describe: (1) name and type of each predecessor system (paper-based, digital, hybrid); (2) approximate years of operation; (3) whether still in parallel use; (4) transition strategy (big bang, phased, voluntary migration); (5) data migration approach (automated, manual re-enrollment, no migration). Note any populations still reliant on legacy credentials.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Government policy documents, ID authority historical pages, World Bank project appraisals, ID4Africa presentations. Check for transition timelines, parallel running periods, and populations that may still hold only legacy credentials.

Authentication Method(s)

Field Value
Variable Id id-system-authmethod
Definition The specific technology or approach used for identity verification including biometric (fingerprint, facial recognition, iris), PIN, multi-factor authentication, PKI, or mobile-based methods
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Categories to cover: Fingerprint, Facial recognition, Iris scan, PIN/password, Multi-factor authentication (MFA), PKI/digital certificate, Mobile OTP, USSD, QR code, NFC. List all methods in use, distinguishing between: (a) enrollment authentication; (b) credential issuance authentication; © service-access authentication. Note whether methods differ for in-person vs remote use.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Technical specifications from ID authority, implementation documentation, DPI Map, biometricupdate.com. Check for explicit mentions of authentication methods in system documentation or service descriptions.

Technology Platform

Field Value
Variable Id id-system-techplatform
Definition The underlying technology platform or architecture used (e.g., MOSIP, custom-built, commercial vendor solution)
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Record: platform name, vendor/developer, whether open-source or proprietary, version if known. Common platforms in Africa: MOSIP, Thales/Gemalto, IDEMIA, TECH5, HID Global, custom-built. Note any platform migrations (e.g. from proprietary to MOSIP). Include hosting arrangement (on-premise, cloud, hybrid) if known.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Technical documentation, procurement records, press releases, biometricupdate.com, World Bank project documentation. Note whether open-source or proprietary.

Credential Type

Field Value
Variable Id id-system-credtype
Definition Format and type of credential issued including physical cards, mobile credentials, digital wallets, or verifiable credentials
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Categories: Physical card (specify: polycarbonate/PVC/paper; with/without chip; contact/contactless), Mobile app, Digital wallet, Verifiable credential, Paper document, e-ID on SIM. For physical cards note: chip type (contact, contactless, dual-interface), security features (hologram, laser engraving, UV printing). Note if multiple credential formats coexist and which is primary.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: ID authority websites, credential samples, mobile app stores. Note material for physical cards (polycarbonate, PVC, paper) and chip presence. Check for digital/mobile options.

Ownership

System Ownership

Field Value
Variable Id id-ownership-system
Definition Who owns the technology used by the system, including production of credentials? Distinguish between legal ownership, technology IP ownership, and credential production.
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Distinguish between: (1) legal/institutional owner (which government entity); (2) technology owner (who built/owns the software IP); (3) production owner (who manufactures credentials — government printing works, contracted vendor, or outsourced). Note any PPP or concession arrangements. Name specific companies/entities involved.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Procurement contracts, PPP agreements, ID authority annual reports, government gazette notices. Check for technology transfer clauses, IP ownership terms, and credential production contracts.

Platform

Field Value
Variable Id id-ownership-platform
Definition Who owns and controls the platform that hosts the identity system? Include hosting infrastructure, software control, and data residency details.
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Clarify: (1) who owns the hosting infrastructure (government data centre, private cloud provider, international cloud); (2) who controls the platform software (government IT, vendor, open-source community); (3) data residency (where is data physically stored). Note any data sovereignty concerns or requirements.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Technology contracts, cloud hosting agreements, data protection impact assessments, data localisation legislation. Check whether platform hosting complies with any national data residency requirements.

Governance

Governing Authority

Field Value
Variable Id id-governance-govauthority
Definition The government ministry, agency, or department responsible for managing and operating the digital identity system
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Record format: Authority name — institutional home (ministry/department). Note: (1) whether authority is autonomous or embedded; (2) legal basis for its mandate (legislation name and year); (3) whether it has a governing board; (4) reporting line (e.g. reports to Minister of Interior). Example: National Identification Authority (NIA) — Ministry of Interior.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Legislation, government organizational charts, ID authority websites. Note institutional home (ministry/department) and whether authority is independent or embedded.

Finance

Investments

Field Value
Variable Id id-finance-investments
Definition The sources and values of investments made in the development, deployment, and ongoing operation of the digital identity system.
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Record: (1) total investment value (local currency and USD where available); (2) funding sources (government budget, World Bank/IDA, bilateral donors, PPP, vendor financing) with amounts per source; (3) time period covered; (4) breakdown if available (capital vs operating, development vs rollout); (5) any known cost-per-registration or cost-per-credential figures.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: World Bank project documents (PADs, ICRs), government budget documents, donor project databases (IATI), procurement notices, news reports on contract awards. Note currency and exchange rate date. Flag where investment figures combine ID with broader e-government spending.

Inclusivity

Mobile and Fixed Registration

Field Value
Variable Id id-inclusivity-regsites
Definition Number and deployment of mobile registration units for reaching remote or underserved populations. And number and types of permanent registration sites.
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Cover both dimensions: MOBILE units — number, deployment frequency, geographic targeting (rural, nomadic, refugee camps, border areas); FIXED sites — total number, types (dedicated centres, multi-service government offices, partner locations such as banks or telcos), geographic distribution. Note any data on population-to-registration-site ratios.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: ID authority reports, field operations documentation. Note geographic coverage, frequency of deployment, and populations targeted (rural, nomadic, refugee camps).

Inclusive Design Features

Field Value
Variable Id id-inclusivity-inclusivefeatures
Definition Special features designed for accessibility by persons with disabilities, illiterate persons, the elderly, or other marginalized groups
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Categories to cover: Multilingual support (list languages), Braille materials, Audio/voice assistance, Simplified enrollment process, Assisted enrollment (helpers permitted), Wheelchair/physical accessibility, Age-specific accommodations (elderly, children), Gender-sensitive procedures (e.g. female enrollment officers). Note whether features are policy-mandated or ad hoc. Record "None documented" if no evidence found.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: ID authority accessibility policies, registration procedures. Check for language support, disability accommodations, literacy alternatives (thumbprint, witness signatures).

Alternative Documentation

Field Value
Variable Id id-inclusivity-altdocs
Definition Whether alternatives are available for applicants who cannot provide standard required documents like birth certificates
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Start with Yes/No, then describe: types of alternative evidence accepted (witness testimony, community leader declaration, affidavit, baptismal certificate, school records); any late birth registration pathway; refugee/stateless person provisions; fee waivers for vulnerable groups. Note whether alternatives are codified in law or applied informally.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Registration requirements, late registration policies. Document witness statements, affidavits, local authority declarations, or other acceptable alternatives.

Functionality

Biometric Storage on Credential

Field Value
Variable Id id-functionality-credbiometricstore
Definition Whether biometric data is stored electronically on the credential via chip or barcode, and which modalities
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata For each modality state whether it is: (a) collected at enrollment; (b) stored in central database; © stored on credential (chip or 2D barcode). Modalities: Fingerprint, Face/photograph, Iris. Note chip specifications if available (contact/contactless, storage capacity). Distinguish between biometric template and raw biometric data storage.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Technical specifications, credential design documentation. Distinguish between biometrics collected vs stored on credential. Check chip specifications and barcode content.

Credential Verification Methods

Field Value
Variable Id id-functionality-credverification
Definition Methods available for verifying the authenticity and validity of credentials including online verification, biometric matching, or visual security features
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Methods to cover: Online verification API/portal, Biometric match-on-card, QR code scanning, Barcode scanning, NFC/contactless reading, Visual security features (hologram, UV), USSD-based verification. Distinguish between: (a) government-to-government verification; (b) government-to-private-sector verification; © individual self-verification. Note whether verification services are free or fee-based.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Verification systems documentation, service provider integration guides. Check for online verification portals, API availability, and offline verification capabilities.

Credential Expiration Policy

Field Value
Variable Id id-functionality-credexpire
Definition Whether credentials expire, validity period, and any adjustments for children or seniors
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Record: (1) whether credential expires (Yes/No/Lifetime); (2) standard validity period in years; (3) renewal process (automatic, requires re-enrollment, fee); (4) age-based variations (child credential validity, senior lifetime credential); (5) consequences of expired credential (services denied, grace period, automatic extension). Note any difference between physical and digital credential validity.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: ID legislation, issuance policies, ID4D dataset. Note validity periods, age-based variations, and lifetime credential policies.

Uptake

Public Sector Adoption

Field Value
Variable Id id-uptake-adoptpublic
Definition Details of public entities beyond the ID authority that use the ID infrastructure for service delivery
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata List specific government entities/services that use the ID system for authentication or data sharing. Group by sector: health, education, social protection, taxation, justice/police, immigration, electoral, civil service. Note approximate number of integrated agencies. Describe depth of integration (authentication only, data sharing, full transactional).
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: DPI Map, government interoperability reports, e-government strategies. Count distinct agencies, departments, or services using digital ID for authentication or data sharing.

Private Sector Adoption

Field Value
Variable Id id-uptake-adoptprivate
Definition Whether and how private entities use the ID infrastructure, particularly financial institutions, telecom operators, and service providers
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Start with Yes/No for private sector integration, then describe: which sectors (banking/KYC, telecom/SIM registration, insurance, fintech/mobile money, agriculture, health); legal mandate or voluntary adoption; any API/SDK available for private sector; fee structure for private verification. Name specific companies if documented.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Partnership agreements, financial sector integration, SIM registration systems. Document private sector integration for customer onboarding, KYC, service delivery.

Credibility

Technical Standards Compliance

Field Value
Variable Id id-credibility-techstandards
Definition Whether the ID system complies with recognized international technical standards (ISO, ICAO, eIDAS, W3C, etc.)
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Standards to check: ISO/IEC 18013 (mobile driving licence), ISO/IEC 19794 (biometrics), ISO/IEC 24745 (biometric template protection), ICAO 9303 (machine-readable travel documents), eIDAS, W3C Verifiable Credentials, MOSIP compliance, ITU standards. Note whether compliance is self-declared, independently certified, or formally audited.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Technical documentation, procurement specifications, certification documents. Check compliance with: ISO/IEC 18013 (mDL), ISO/IEC 19794 (biometrics), ICAO 9303 (travel documents).

Certification Authority

Field Value
Variable Id id-credibility-certauthority
Definition Whether trusted authority exists to issue digital certificates and manage PKI infrastructure for the ID system
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Start with Yes/No, then describe: authority name, whether national or international CA, role in the ID system (credential signing, document authentication, PKI root), legal basis. Note whether the country has a national PKI framework and how the ID system relates to it.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: PKI documentation, digital signature frameworks. Check for national certificate authority supporting digital ID cryptographic functions.

Technical Support Organizations

Field Value
Variable Id id-credibility-techsupport
Definition Organizations providing technical expertise, implementation support, or technology platforms for the ID system
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata List organisations with their specific roles: technology vendor (platform provider), systems integrator, biometrics provider, card manufacturer, technical advisor (e.g. World Bank, UNDP), standards body. Common organisations in Africa: MOSIP, Thales/Gemalto, IDEMIA, TECH5, Veridos, Mühlbauer, IN Groupe, Giesecke+Devrient. Note contract type (ongoing support, implementation only, capacity building).
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Implementation contracts, vendor partnerships, technical assistance agreements. Document technology vendors, implementation partners, and technical advisors (e.g., MOSIP, Thales, Idemia).

Fraud Incidents

Field Value
Variable Id id-credibility-fraudincidents
Definition Documented cases of ID fraud, system breaches, or security incidents if publicly reported
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Record: (1) number of publicly documented incidents; (2) time period; (3) type of incident (data breach, identity fraud, system manipulation, insider abuse, credential forgery); (4) scale/impact; (5) institutional response; (6) any resulting policy changes. Note that absence of reported incidents may reflect limited transparency rather than absence of fraud.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: News reports, audit reports, parliamentary inquiries, data protection authority reports. Often sensitive information. Document major publicized incidents and responses.

Public Value

Service Efficiency Gains

Field Value
Variable Id id-public value-serviceefficiency
Definition Documented improvements in government service delivery speed, cost, or quality attributed to digital ID system
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Types of evidence to seek: time savings (e.g. registration reduced from days to hours), cost savings (per-transaction or aggregate), error reduction rates, queue reduction, digital vs manual processing comparisons. Include specific before/after metrics where available. Note whether evidence comes from formal evaluation, government claims, or anecdotal reports.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Government efficiency reports, case studies, impact evaluations. Document time reductions (e.g., registration from days to hours), cost savings, reduced duplicate payments.

Financial Inclusion Impact

Field Value
Variable Id id-public value-financialinclusion
Definition Evidence of digital ID contributing to increased access to financial services, particularly for previously unbanked populations
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Metrics to seek: bank account ownership rates before/after ID rollout, mobile money adoption linked to ID verification, KYC simplification impact, previously unbanked populations gaining access. Reference World Bank Findex data waves (2011, 2014, 2017, 2021) for trend data. Note whether causation or correlation with ID system is established.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Central bank financial inclusion reports, World Bank Findex data, impact studies. Check for correlation between ID rollout and bank account opening rates.

Stakeholder Engagement

Field Value
Variable Id id-public value-stakeholderengage
Definition Whether ID system design and governance involves multi-stakeholder participation including civil society, domain experts, and affected communities
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Assessment scale: Yes (formal multi-stakeholder mechanisms) / Limited (ad hoc consultation) / No (no documented engagement). Describe: consultation mechanisms (advisory board, public hearings, comment periods), civil society participation, academic involvement, private sector representation, affected community voices. Note whether engagement is ongoing governance or one-off design phase.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: ID system governance documents, consultation records, advisory board compositions. Check for formal civil society involvement, public consultations, advisory committees.

Performance Reviews

Field Value
Variable Id id-public value-performancereview
Definition Whether ID authority performance and system governance is regularly reviewed and publicly reported
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Start with Yes/No, then describe: review type (annual report, parliamentary committee, audit office, independent evaluation), frequency, whether publicly available, key performance indicators reported (registration numbers, service delivery, financial performance, user satisfaction). Note any gap between review mandate and actual practice.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Annual reports, parliamentary oversight, audit reports. Check for regular public reporting on registration numbers, service delivery, financial performance.

Anti-Corruption Benefits

Field Value
Variable Id id-public value-anticorruption
Definition Documented cases where digital ID has reduced corruption, duplicate payments, ghost workers, or fraud in government systems
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Types of evidence: ghost worker elimination (number removed, payroll savings), duplicate benefit removal (social protection, pensions), procurement transparency improvements, identity fraud reduction in public services. Include monetary savings estimates where documented. Note whether evidence comes from official audits, media reports, or donor evaluations.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Audit reports, anti-corruption commission reports, case studies. Document ghost worker elimination, duplicate benefit removal, procurement transparency improvements.

Economic Value Generated

Field Value
Variable Id id-public value-econvalue
Definition Estimated economic value or GDP contribution from digital ID enabling digital economy activities, reducing transaction costs, or improving market efficiency
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Types of evidence: McKinsey/World Bank economic impact estimates, national digital economy strategy targets, transaction cost reductions, market efficiency gains, new digital services enabled. Report values in both local currency and USD with exchange rate date. Distinguish between projected/modelled estimates and measured outcomes. Reference McKinsey estimate of 3-13% GDP contribution by 2030 as benchmark.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Economic impact studies, World Bank reports, national digital economy assessments. McKinsey estimates digital ID can contribute 3-13% of GDP by 2030. Context-specific.

Public Trust Indicators

Field Value
Variable Id id-public value-publictrust
Definition Evidence of public trust or distrust in the digital ID system including survey data, voluntary adoption rates, or documented concerns
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Types of evidence: Afrobarometer data, national surveys, civil society reports (e.g. Access Now, Privacy International, Article 19), media analysis, court challenges, public protests or boycotts, voluntary vs mandatory adoption rates. High voluntary adoption indicates trust. Document both positive trust indicators and documented concerns/resistance. Note mandatory vs voluntary nature of the system.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Public opinion surveys, civil society reports, media analysis, voluntary vs mandatory adoption rates. High voluntary adoption indicates trust. Document privacy concerns or resistance.

Social Equity

Rural-Urban Coverage Gap

Field Value
Variable Id id-social equity-ruralurbangap
Definition Difference in digital ID coverage between rural and urban populations
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Ideal format: Urban coverage (X%) — Rural coverage (Y%) = Gap (Z percentage points). Where exact figures unavailable, describe qualitatively using available evidence. Cover: registration coverage gap, credential possession gap, access to registration sites, barriers (distance, cost, awareness, connectivity). Note data source and year. Reference DHS or census data where available.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: ID authority reports with geographic disaggregation, census data, household surveys. Document barriers to rural access: distance to registration sites, costs, awareness.

Disability Accessibility

Field Value
Variable Id id-social equity-disabilityaccess
Definition Whether registration and credential use accommodates persons with disabilities and coverage rates among disabled populations if available
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Assessment: Accessible / Partially accessible / Not accessible. Cover: physical accessibility of registration sites, alternative enrollment methods (home visits, mobile units), sensory accommodations (visual, hearing, cognitive), credential usability for persons with disabilities, any coverage data for disabled populations. Reference CRPD compliance status.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Disability rights assessments, accessibility audits, registration procedures. Check for physical access, alternative enrollment methods, assisted services, accessible credentials.

Literacy Barriers

Field Value
Variable Id id-social equity-literacybarriers
Definition Whether illiteracy presents barriers to enrollment and what accommodations exist
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Assessment: High barrier / Moderate / Low. Factors: whether signature required vs thumbprint accepted, forms available in local languages, audio/visual guidance at enrollment, assisted enrollment by staff, whether literacy is needed for ongoing credential use (e.g. reading PIN). Include national literacy rate as context. Note any documented cases of exclusion due to illiteracy.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Registration procedures, literacy rate data, impact assessments. Check if signature required vs thumbprint accepted. Document assistance available for illiterate persons.

Ethnic/Linguistic Minority Access

Field Value
Variable Id id-social equity-ethnicminority
Definition Whether ethnic or linguistic minorities face barriers to ID access and any special provisions
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Issues to explore: language of enrollment forms and interfaces, documentation requirements that may exclude minorities (e.g. requiring documents in official language only), name/script compatibility, ethnic profiling risks, nomadic population provisions, refugee and stateless person access. Note whether the country has recognized ethnic minorities and any constitutional protections.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Civil society reports, minority rights organizations, human rights assessments. Check for language support, cultural sensitivity, documentation requirements affecting minorities.

Equity Impact Assessment

Field Value
Variable Id id-social equity-equityassessment
Definition Whether formal assessments of equity impacts have been conducted and findings documented
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Start with Yes/No, then describe: type of assessment (human rights impact assessment, data protection impact assessment, equity audit, inclusion study), commissioning body (government, donor, civil society), date, key findings, whether findings were acted upon. Reference any IDS/Research ICT Africa assessments or World Bank safeguard reviews.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Impact evaluations, human rights assessments, third-party audits. Check for studies on exclusion, discrimination, differential impacts across groups.

Human Rights Safeguards

Field Value
Variable Id id-social equity-rightssafeguards
Definition Documented safeguards to ensure ID system does not infringe on human rights including rights to services without ID, non-discrimination provisions
Format Text (400 characters max); "NA" if unknown or not applicable
Other Metadata Safeguards to check: right to access services without digital ID (alternative channels), non-discrimination provisions in ID legislation, data protection/privacy safeguards, consent requirements, grievance/redress mechanisms, judicial oversight, sunset clauses, purpose limitation. Note whether ID is de jure mandatory, de facto mandatory (needed for essential services), or voluntary. Reference Principles on Identification (World Bank) compliance.
Data Collection Guidelines Sources: Human rights legislation, ID legislation, civil society assessments. Check that ID is not sole credential for basic rights, non-discrimination provisions exist, vulnerable groups protected.