Taiwan counts cost of failed digital ID program, awaits data protection body

Taxpayers will likely absorb costs of NT$280 million (roughly US$8.9 million) for Taiwan's failed digital ID project, according to TVBS. In 2021, during his time as premier, Vice President Lai Ching-te's 2018 plan to implement digital IDs was halted after the public raised concerns about technical and security issues with the ID.

Contracts for the plan were already awarded, and suppliers sought NT $526 million ($16.7 million) in direct compensation from the government. Adding the cost of previously purchased …

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