Incode's Ricardo Amper: Reusable Digital Identity Can Help Protect 2024 Elections

Incode Technologies founder Ricardo Amper has called for the global implementation of reusable digital identities to safeguard democratic processes during the largest electoral year in history. With over 4 billion people heading to the polls in 2024, the push for AI-based authentication highlights a critical intersection between national security and the evolving fintech identity verification landscape.

What was announced

Speaking from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ricardo Amper emphasized that 2024 represents a pivotal moment for global democracy, with more than half of the world's population eligible to vote. The scale of these elections—impacting over 4 billion people—presents unprecedented risks, particularly as advancements in artificial intelligence allow malicious actors to inject distrust into democratic institutions. Amper advocated for a shift toward reusable digital identities as a primary defense against electoral fraud and systemic instability.

The call for action targets eight of the world's most populous nations holding elections this year: India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Bangladesh, the United States, Mexico, and Russia. According to data from the Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), global democracy is currently in decline due to threats against electoral integrity, judicial independence, and freedom of assembly. Amper argued that implementing AI-based digital authentication technology can reverse this trend by facilitating more secure voter registration and identification.

The proposed framework for reusable digital identities focuses on several key operational benefits. By utilizing automation to reduce human error and providing more inclusive access to the voting process, these systems aim to increase transparency. The objective is to create a more resilient electoral infrastructure where citizen trust is reinforced through secure, official digital documentation issued by governments and recognized institutions.

"a global effort with governments and issuing institutions of official documents to implement reusable digital identities of citizens in a more secure manner, through AI-based digital authentication technology, to increase citizen trust and strengthen democracies."

Ricardo Amper at Incode Technologies

The companies involved

Incode Technologies is a global leader in the identity verification sector, specializing in AI-driven authentication solutions. Founded by Ricardo Amper, who currently serves as the company's CEO, the firm has positioned itself at the forefront of the reusable identity movement. This approach seeks to move beyond one-time verification checks toward a persistent, secure digital profile that users can utilize across various platforms and government services without needing to re-verify their credentials from scratch each time.

The company operates in a market where the demand for biometric security and fraud prevention is surging. Incode’s technology is designed to address the vulnerabilities of traditional paper-based or siloed digital systems, which are increasingly susceptible to sophisticated AI-generated attacks. By focusing on high-stakes environments—such as national elections and financial services—Incode aims to establish a standard for digital trust that balances user privacy with rigorous security requirements. The firm’s presence at major global forums like Davos underscores its role in shaping international policy regarding digital infrastructure and the ethical application of artificial intelligence in identity management.

What FF News has reported before

FF News has closely tracked Incode’s warnings regarding the evolution of digital threats. In 2026, the publication covered how Agentic Fraud to Exceed 90% of All Attacks by 2028 as Incode Warns of AI-Driven Surge, highlighting the company’s focus on the escalating risks posed by automated malicious actors. This focus on AI-driven security mirrors the concerns raised by Amper at Davos regarding electoral integrity.

Additionally, the firm’s expansion into diverse sectors was noted when Hudini and Incode Technologies Enter Strategic Partnership to Digitally Transform the Hospitality Experience. This 2022 collaboration demonstrated the versatility of Incode’s identity verification technology beyond government and finance, applying digital transformation to the hospitality guest journey.

What this means

The move toward reusable digital identities represents a significant shift in the identity verification industry, moving the burden of trust from individual transactions to a persistent infrastructure. For the fintech sector, this announcement signals that the era of siloed, "one-and-done" KYC processes may be coming to an end. As governments are pressured to adopt these standards for national security, private financial institutions will likely face similar expectations to integrate with these global identity frameworks. This transition puts immense pressure on legacy verification providers who rely on static data, while raising critical questions about the centralized control of citizen data and the potential for AI to both protect and compromise democratic participation.