UK govt introduces new digital identity verification services bill
The UK government has announced a coming identity verification services bill that will support digital ID products and services from…
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London district calls on police to stop live facial recognition use
A London district known for its Victorian architecture and the home stadium of Arsenal Football Club has called for the…
eu-LISA biometrics brief explains border systems for wide audience
A European Union agency tasked with operating large-scale IT systems related to law enforcement is publishing a series of briefs…
EU publishes rollout schedule for AI Act
The European Union has published the final text of the Artificial Intelligence Act, outlining the most important deadlines for complying…
Some sort of ID could be ‘inevitable’ for UK: lawmakers
The UK is still debating national identity documents and digital identities, with lawmakers and experts arguing that the creation of…
Payface lands new retail biometric payments deal in Brazil
Brazilian face biometrics payments startup Payface has clinched a deal with supermarket chain Ítalo. Ítalo Supermercados, based in the southern…
EU to fund digital programs with €108m, including digital identity
The European Union has issued a new call for funding within the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL), allocating over 108 million…
Swiss government committee okays draft law on e-ID
A Swiss government commission has adopted the draft federal law on digital identity, as Switzerland’s upcoming digital identification system, slated…
EU electronic signature rules make some Lithuanian ID cards obsolete
Electronic signatures have become a widely accepted business tool, with as many as 88 percent of the top 100 firms…
Thailand prepares for digital wallet benefit scheme amid growing criticism
The Thai government is putting the finishing touches on its digital wallet cash handout scheme, which aims to distribute 10,000…
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