Telefónica Tech launches self-sovereign identity tool based on verifiable credentials
Telefónica’s digital business unit, Telefónica Tech, has announced the launch of a self-sovereign identity product based on verifiable credentials. A…
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OmniSpeech targets voice deepfake detection market with Zoom integration
Maryland-based OmniSpeech has released its audio deepfake detection software to the Zoom Marketplace to secure video calls against AI-powered fraud….
No false alerts in UK POC of live facial recognition for immigration enforcement
A single arrest was made following a live facial recognition match at a UK port during a November proof-of-concept trial,…
Scottish police invite public feedback on law enforcement use of biometric tech
Scotland’s police authorities are inviting the public to share their views on an upcoming strategy for the use of biometrics…
Select ID certified Orchestration Service Provider under UK DIATF
Select ID has been certified under the UK’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF) as an Orchestration Service Provider…
In 2026, 90% of Australian population will have access to digital drivers licenses
Digital driver’s licenses continue to see “middling uptake” in Queensland, according to new figures cited by InnovationAus, even as the…
Meta pledges compliance with social media laws while continuing pushback
Meta wants Australia to know that it’s toeing the line. That’s the message the company conveys with a new update…
Canada’s DGSI seeks feedback on national biometric authentication standard
A new Canadian standard for biometric authentication is up for public review. The national standard sets requirements for necessity and…
Vietnam’s digital scoring proposal for VNeID raises doubts and anxiety
Vietnam is considering a digital scoring system for its citizens that critics say is reminiscent of China’s Social Credit Score,…
Italians required to switch from paper IDs to eIDs by August 2026
Italy has announced that old paper identity cards will no longer be valid starting August 4th, 2026, with the government…
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