Indonesia plans major digital infrastructure investments to boost economy
Indonesia is planning to expand its investment in digital infrastructure as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s digital economy…
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Nigerian postal service receives biometric devices from Korea to support NIN enrollment
Enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) in Nigeria is set to get a boost, especially in difficult-to-reach areas, following…
Online safety laws in US face powerful pushback from Big Tech’s legal avatars
If the age assurance regulations enacted around the globe in 2025 make for a sound metaphorical wave, the same cannot…
Persona and Paravision power Substack’s biometric age estimation
People visiting Substack from within the UK and Australia may find some content blocked or blurred out until they perform…
UK bill amendments propose highly effective age assurance for social media, VPNs
A group of House of Lords peers have tabled amendments that could have big implications for social media companies, VPN…
Clear releases digital ID based on US passports for TSA ID verification
Clear has announced the launch of Clear ID – according to a release, a free, mobile digital ID that allows…
UK MPs debate evolution of Online Safety Act, reject repeal petition
Just over 550,000 people in the UK signed a petition calling for the repeal of the Online Safety Act, prompting…
SITA passenger data system rolls out in Angola as India considers biometric bag drops
SITA roll outs in Angola and India demonstrate the growing ambitions of authorities in places where passenger numbers are expected…
First international standard on age assurance sees publication
The first international standard for age assurance technologies, ISO/IEC 27566-1:2025, has been published, capping off a remarkable year for the…
Signicat wins Denmark digital ID wallet and mDL contract
Signicat has secured a contract with the Danish Agency for Digital Government (DIGST) to supply the digital identity verification infrastructure…
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