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‘The Starmer Paradox’ pits UK national digital ID plan against its stated purpose

If the enforcement of mandatory right to work (RtW) checks with digital ID will significantly reduce the flow of illegal…

 

UK shifts digital ID policy, oversight lead from DSIT to Cabinet Office

The UK’s Cabinet Office is taking over responsibility for the government’s mandatory digital identity scheme from the Department for Science,…

 

Utah officials, privacy advocates pitch State’s incoming digital ID to public

Public officials in Utah are touting the privacy and security protections of the State’s forthcoming digital identity. The new, optional…

 

Data breaches of Australia’s health records drop 50% after passkey adoption: OAIC

The number of data breaches in the Australian national electronic health record system has declined by half over the last…

 

First Westminster debate on UK digital ID undermined by lack of data, listening

The UK government’s plan to introduce a national digital ID and require its verification for all employment was debated by…

 

Vietnam wants all citizens served on digital platforms by 2026

Vietnam is targeting 100 percent digital ID and government service access by 2026. The ambitious goal comes as the country’s…

 

Albania plans digital ID launch for 2026 to underpin broader digital transformation

The Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has praised the imminent launch of the country’s digital ID system as one of…

 

One trust question for GOV.UK One Login answered, another raised

Alarming questions about the trustworthiness of the GOV.UK One Login system at the heart of the UK’s plans for a…

 

Vidos first Certified Component Provider for DIATF ahead of GOV.UK wallet launch

Digital identity firm Vidos has secured certification under the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF) in three key…

 

Parsons brings real-time biometric vetting to US Navy ships in foreign ports

Parsons Corporation has developed a new generation of biometric technology designed to enhance the security of U.S. Navy operations abroad…

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