NEWS ARTICLE: Joint digital infrastructure reforms announced

 Published on February 13, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. 〡  Author: Government of Gapla

Joint digital infrastructure reforms announced

The Ministry of Technology, led by Wyatt Baek, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Chelsea Chen, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, led by Connor Klinkosch, have jointly announced a plan to reform the digital infrastructure for Gapla’s identification systems throughout 2025.
Update of the eGapla SSO System: The Ministry of Technology is working to launch an updated version of the eGapla SSO system that allows users to securely sign in to government services with device biometrics such as a fingerprint or facial recognition, as well as through other alternative methods including multiple forms of two-step verification. (Completed in February 2025)
 

1. e-Residency Program: The Ministry of Internal Affairs is working closely with the Ministry of Technology to launch an e-Residency program as a replacement for Gaplan citizenship for most members of our community, with Gaplan citizenship now reserved to those who verify their identity and complete a more thorough application. Current Gaplan citizens will either have their citizenship renewed, or will be transferred to the e-Residency program. (ETA: July–September 2025)
2. NFC ID Cards: The Ministry of Technology is working to launch an NFC-enabled national identification card that would allow Gaplan citizens to log into government services or send money through the Bank of Gapla by tapping a physical card onto a mobile phone. In addition, physical national identification cards be able to be used digitally in most mobile phones to enter government buildings, such as offices or official residences. (ETA: October–December 2025)
3. myGapla Mobile App: The Ministry of Technology is working to launch a mobile app for Gapla called “myGapla” on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The app would allow users to access the Secure Citizen Portal, the Government Intranet, and the Bank of Gapla, and would be integrated with the NFC ID cards mentioned above. (ETA: October–December 2025)
4. Biometric Passports: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working closely with the Ministry of Technology to bring a refreshed, modern biometric passport to Gapla, featuring a beautiful polycarbonate biopage and redesigned interior pages. (ETA: October–December 2025)