UK govt introduces new digital identity verification services bill
The UK government has announced a coming identity verification services bill that will support digital ID products and services from…
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EES launch postponed to November, EU’s biometric border app may still not be ready
A smartphone app designed to streamline queues for the EU’s upcoming border checks will not be available in time for…
US government transitions Veteran’s Affairs, IRS to Login.gov or ID.me
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) says it will implement a more streamlined login process for veterans to access…
Data breach raises questions about Fractal ID’s decentralized identity architecture
A data breach at decentralized digital identity verification provider Fractal ID has exposed the ID documents and facial images of…
Physical IDs no longer mandatory in Azerbaijan, where 65% use digital identity
Physical and digital IDs have reached parity in Azerbaijan, where the government has announced that identity information provided through the…
Recfaces argues biometric data privacy rule carries Olympics security risk
RecFaces is calling for facial recognition technology (FRT) to be used as a key security measure to protect critical infrastructure…
Wise AI raises at least $10M to address KYC gap in Southeast Asia
Malaysia-based selfie biometrics and digital ID provider Wise AI has raised at least ten million dollars in a series A…
Dock partners with university for anonymous cyber incident reporting using VCs
Organizations have been known to hesitate to report cybersecurity incidents within their infrastructure due to concerns about damaging their reputation…
Florida motor vehicle agency upgrades to Socure IDV
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is using Socure’s biometric ID+ platform to accurately verify users…
Quebec digital strategy commits to digital ID by 2028
The government of Quebec has released its 2024-2028 Government Cybersecurity and Digital Strategy, which a release says aims to propel…
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