UK claims of digital ID cloud security likely come down to encryption, not location
A UK junior minister is holding up data residency as a factor in keeping digital identity information private and secure,…
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Somalia government probes digital visa platform data breach
Authorities in Somalia are looking into a data leak incident that rocked the country’s new digital visa platform which went…
Guyana plans digital ID enrollment while waiting for legal framework
Some ministries and government agencies in Guyana have instructed their personnel to register for the national digital ID if enrollment…
India notifies its sweeping Digital Personal Data Protection rules
India has officially notified its Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, as it moves to regulate the processing and…
Oz Forensics completes SOC 2 assessment
Biometric liveness detection and digital identity verification solutions provider Oz Forensics has successfully completed its first System and Organization Controls…
Bangladesh strengthens data security in preparation for data exchange, digital ID
Bangladesh’s Council of Advisers have approved new rules aimed at enhancing the privacy, security, and ownership of citizens’ personal data…
Bahamas MPs examine new data protection bill with novelties
The government of the Bahamas has hailed a new Data Protection Bill which is currently in parliament as a major…
Sri Lanka nods Personal Data Protection Act amendments
The amendments to Sri Lanka’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) mark a major step towards establishing a world-class, innovation-friendly regulatory…
US lawmakers call for FTC probe into Flock Safety over data security failures
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Flock Safety, saying…
Vermont judge weighs jurisdiction claims in lawsuit against Clearview AI
The judge in a lawsuit filed by Vermont against Clearview AI over its collection of state residents’ face biometrics needs…
