AI Act leaves asylum seekers unprotected, the Balkans collect more migrant biometric data
European policymakers took another step towards ratifying the landmark AI Act, reaching a provisional deal after a marathon negotiation on…
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Balkans see rise in cyberattacks as more systems use biometrics and digital ID: Report
The Balkans is experiencing a surge in cyberattacks against public and private organizations just as the region is embracing biometrics…
UAE, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan and Western Balkans in passport and border biometrics news
The Federal Customs Authority (FCA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is launching a Smart Mobile Passenger Inspection Unit which…
Rights groups criticize EU AI Act for inadequate protections against potential abuse
The EU’s AI Act is done, and no one is happy. Having been adopted by the European Parliament in March…
Trust report shows UK public wants digital identity to be inclusive
The UK Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has released a findings report summarizing a public consultation on trust…
Ireland moving steadily on digital initiatives with 2.3M verified MyGovID accounts
Ireland is making good progress on digital transformation, according to the 2023 progress report on the implementation of the Digital…
Reports show modest passkey uptake as new products launch
Reports show findings on the prospect of passkey uptake for businesses, while Bitwarden password manager and Google’s new Titan Security…
Biometrics and digital ID negatively affect independent journalism in Uganda: study
A study by the African Center for Media Excellence (ACME) demonstrates that the implementation of biometric and digital identity (BDI)…
EU slaps itself on wrist for surveillance tech transfer to Africa without rights assessment
The European Ombudsman has agreed with civil society complainants by concluding that the European Commission was “not able to demonstrate…
Acceptance of digital ID cards for travel spotty but there are innovation standouts
Digital IDs are the goal for many governments around the world but getting biometric ID cards in the hands of…
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