FTC workshop shows age assurance sector positioned to support legislative trend in US
The Federal Trade Commission this week played host to various experts and stakeholders in the age assurance ecosystem, at a…
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Persona, Incode, Veratad join k-ID’s OpenAge initiative for reusable age checks
The OpenAge Initiative, the reusable age check system launched in November 2025 under the leadership of Singapore-based compliance firm k-ID,…
Regula analysis highlights airport identity threats
IDV developer Regula has released the Airport Identity Risk Index 2026, which looks ahead through to 2028. The report digs…
Digital driver’s licenses are one step closer in Alabama
The Alabama House of Representatives approved a bill that would allow residents to obtain an optional digital version of their…
BASF mulls sale of biometric subsidiary trinamiX
German chemical giant BASF is considering the sale of its subsidiary trinamiX, which specializes in biometric imaging and mobile NIR…
TikTok’s updated privacy policy deepens concerns over user data
As TikTok restructures its U.S. operations under a newly created, majority American-owned joint venture, the company has quietly updated its…
Amazon bids farewell to palm biometrics, discontinues Amazon One for retail
Amazon has announced it will discontinue the use of its Amazon One palm biometric payment system across retail businesses. Amazon…
EES rollout is a ‘mess,’ say experts as border system enters second phase
The EU’s biometric border registration scheme, the Entry-Exit System (EES), entered its second rollout phase this month, obliging countries to…
Madagascar digital ID pilot kicks off, testing infrastructure ahead of nationwide rollout
The Malagasy government has launched a pilot program to enroll citizens for its new national digital ID system, ahead of…
Wicket facial ticketing at Australian Open builds fan trust in biometrics
What’s more important: the illusion of privacy, or skipping the line? That’s the question on the line in an analysis…
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