Entrust transitions to new CEO after 17 years, Peak IDV founder joins Prove
Several recognizable figures from the world of digital identity are changing roles, including Todd Wilkinson, Neville Pattinson and Steve Craig,…
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New mDL resource from STA explores real-world age verification use cases
The Identity and Access Forum (IAF) has published what it calls the industry’s first comprehensive guide to how standards-based mobile…
UK to tender facial age estimation for migrant assessments within weeks
Desperate people take desperate measures. This cliché applies to immigrants lying about their age to increase their chances of being…
Survey data backs up eSafety advice to deny YouTube age check exemption
There is much talk about how YouTube has become the new television. Yet while traditional broadcast TV had a built-in…
Idex Biometrics: quarterlies, annuals, regulatory actions
July 23, 2025 – Idex Biometrics has raised 30 million Norwegian kroner, or just under US$3 million in a successful private placement…
Malaysia considers making MyDigital ID mandatory
Malaysia’s government is looking at the possibility of making MyDigital ID registration mandatory as the flagship digital transformation initiative has…
UK Treasury to prepare guidance for digital ID in AML
The UK’s Treasury will release guidance on the use of digital IDs for identity verification in anti-money laundering (AML) regulations….
Cisco’s zero-trust IAM awarded AAA rating for digital identity protection
Cisco has received the highest rating for identity protection from cybersecurity testing lab SE Labs for its Universal Zero Trust…
Florida man’s facial recognition match not probable cause for wrongful arrest
A man in Florida was wrongfully arrested last year after a facial recognition system used by the police flagged him…
Airlines and airports drive efficiency with biometrics but consumers fear ID theft
The switch to biometrics, AI and data analysis is changing air travel. Airport executives lay out their visions while companies…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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