Apple to placate EU by opening developer access to NFC scanning, Face ID
Apple’s tap-and-go mobile payments system, ID scanning and biometric capabilities should be available to rivals soon, with a report from…
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Uber gets a blue check system for rider identity document verification
Uber is introducing a blue check system to verify users on its app, in a move designed to increase safety…
As national U.S. data privacy law becomes more likely, critics emerge to point out flaws
The push for comprehensive privacy legislation in the U.S. is gaining momentum, as the proposed American Privacy Rights Act 2024…
AI surveillance robot uses facial recognition to decide who to blast with paintballs
Those pining for a life as an eccentric shut-in with robots guarding their house can rejoice at the emergence of…
Secure Technology Alliance launches template for using mobile driver’s licenses
Get used to the idea of your phone as your driver’s license. The ecosystem for mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) continues…
Biometric identity verification launches and deals show diversity of approaches
The biometric identity verification market covers a wide variety of sectors and use cases, but the breadth is not just…
Decentralized digital identity is spreading as fresh use cases emerge
A recent post on Forrester’s website, written by VP and Principal Analyst Andras Cser, dips into how travel and mobile…
Digital birth certificate program ready to kick off in Australia
Digital birth certificates are going live in New South Wales, and kids will be the first to use them. The…
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…
Kids Code bills prompt epic showdown between regulators, activists and big tech firms
The latest craze sweeping the United States – legislation to protect kids’ data and overall online safety – has its…
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