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With an investment of R$ 16.82 million, new digital identity technology promises to reduce virtual fraud, combat spoofing in phone calls, and increase Brazilians’ control over their personal data
The Ministry of Communications announced an investment of R$ 16.82 million to develop new digital identity technology in Brazil. The measure aims to reduce virtual scams and phone fraud, enhance data protection, and strengthen trust in digital services. The information is from Diário do Comércio.
The project will last three years
The project will be conducted by CPQD and will last three years, with an expected completion by 2028. The resources come from the Fund for the Technological Development of Telecommunications, Funttel.
The proposal is to give citizens more control over their own data when accessing digital services. The idea is to allow authentication without requiring the sharing of information beyond what is necessary.
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How authentication will work
The system will use verifiable digital credentials, described as a type of encrypted identity. They will serve to authenticate users on public and private platforms more securely.
In practice, the user will be able to prove their identity in applications and services with less exposure of personal data. This point targets information that is often exploited in scams.
Technology also targets phone calls
In addition to the digital environment, the technology will be applied in phone calls. The goal is to create an extra layer of verification to make spoofing more difficult, a practice where criminals falsify legitimate numbers to deceive victims.
With the new system, the user will be able to know at the time of the call if the call was authenticated by a trusted source, such as banks, operators, or public agencies.
The solution is expected to complement existing tools.
Testing and adoption will be gradual
The project includes laboratory tests and pilots with operators and public institutions. Large-scale adoption will depend on regulatory processes and integration with telecommunications networks.
The initiative may also be applied in digital government services and integrated with technologies such as 5G. This way, the reach of security solutions can be expanded.
Strategy includes other technologies
The investment is part of a broader digital transformation strategy. In this context, the government also includes the development of the Internet of Things, or IoT, and artificial intelligence.
Only in 2025, Funttel allocated more than R$ 327 million for projects in the sector.
The expectation is that the new tool will help significantly reduce fraud and further increase Brazilians’ trust in mobile communications and digital services across the country in everyday life.
With information from Diário do Comércio.
