World proof of personhood scheme launches in Taiwan, expands in Thailand
World, the Sam Altman-led digital identity scheme, has entered Taiwan with what a release calls “a responsible approach to AI.”…
Year: 2025
Businesses fight identity fraud surge with misplaced confidence, lack of insight
A new report examining identity fraud trends across Europe reveals a disconnect between business confidence and the actual scale of…
FTC chair launches campaign to restore parental control over kids’ online privacy
In a digital age where children are increasingly immersed in online environments, the issue of children’s online privacy has reached…
Cameroon civil society urges persuasive, not punitive govt approach to drive ID adoption
Cameroonian civil society organizations are asking the government to make some legislative changes that could also change the perception citizens…
IAM security platform Cerby raises $40M to expand network, add agentic AI tools
Identity security automation provider Cerby has raised $40 million in a series B funding round, and plans to invest in…
Selfie verification with face liveness detection now in OCR Studio browser tool
OCR Studio has introduced selfie-based identity verification for its web-based ID scanner. A release says the solution, which works by…
Trust in the age of agentic AI: insights from Pindrop, Anonybit, Validsoft
One in every 599 calls is fraud, according to a recent webinar from Pindrop – which might explain why we’re…
Intellicheck partners with Ping Identity for orchestration with PingOne DaVinci
There are two new integrations with Ping Identity’s PingOne DaVinci no-code identity orchestration service, as the firm continues to expand…
New AI and biometrics strategy launched by UK ICO
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has launched a new AI and biometrics strategy to support further innovation while protecting the…
NZ government seeks insights, information on market for digital civil registration
New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) is “seeking ideas and opportunities to help shape our thinking around the future…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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- Online Age Assurance
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