Study finds governance, not technology, is blocking digital ID interoperability
An academic study has delved into the interoperability paradox currently hampering some of the most technically mature digital identity systems…
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Unico accuses Experian subsidiary of freeloading face biometrics verifications
Brazil-headquartered Unico alleges that a competitor has been surreptitiously using its face biometric software to benefit from its identity verification…
Brazil’s digital regulator invites comment on updates to age verification guidance
Brazil has opened a period of public consultation on its guidance document covering age verification mechanisms, including biometric methods. Per…
Unico launches digital proof-of-age tool in Brazil
Unico, Latin America’s largest digital identity network, has launched its new proprietary age verification technology in Brazil. A release from…
Brazil reveals timeline for mandatory biometrics registration, CIN card issuance
The Brazilian government has set a timeline for social benefits recipients to complete biometric registration and obtain the country’s new…
Brazil takes bold stance with wide-reaching online safety law
If the 2026 Global Age Assurance Standards Summit had to name a headlining nation, the title might go to Brazil….
Imply reaches face biometrics milestone at tech-forward Arena da Baixada
Imply Tecnologia’s facial recognition model has enabled more than 1 million accesses at Arena da Baixada, the home of Club…
Brazil investing $8M to accelerate switch to new digital ID in remote communities
The Brazilian government has announced a financial boost, under a program dubbed PROCIN, to enable some states to expand issuance…
Growing online gambling markets spurs new identity solutions
Europe’s iGaming market is expanding, driven by rising digital adoption and regulatory modernization. Online gambling revenue across the EU and…
Brazil lays out preliminary guidelines for biometric age assurance under Digital ECA
Brazil’s data watchdog has published preliminary guidelines for adopting age-assurance technology to restrict underage users from products and services. The…
