UK gov’t sets digital ID against populism with fair DVS market uncertain
The UK government plans to introduce legislation for a paired-back national digital ID scheme after the summer, according to Chief…
Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
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UK CertifID trust mark seeks clarity in digital verification
The UK continues to roll out elements of a trusted digital identity scheme, as it moves to leverage the legal…
UK deepfake detection report forecasts continued growth for sector
The UK has published a research report and analysis on deepfake detection technology. The document, commissioned by the Department for…
One year in, UK Digital Inclusion Action Plan has launched fund, drawn roadmap
The UK government has released the first year progress report for its Digital Inclusion Action Plan. The headlining accomplishments include…
Preview of UK DVS Trust Framework 1.0 shows what ‘good digital identity looks like’
The UK has issued a pre-release of the 1.0 publication of its digital verification services (DVS) trust framework, which replaces…
UK digital ID providers see gov’t role in enabling cross-border interoperability
The UK government should play a role in enabling cross-border uses of digital identity, according to a survey on their…
UK digital ID providers fear govt plans conflict with data protection act aims
The mechanism within the UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act that allows businesses certified under the government’s Digital Identity and…
UK examining age assurance accuracy, kids social media use to build on OSA
For social media, the regulatory genie is out of the bottle. As nations look to Australia, which has prohibited social…
UK tackles threat of generative AI with new Deepfake Detection Challenge
The UK Home Office is kicking off a new Deepfake Detection Challenge that will bring together experts from across government,…
UK plans observability tool contract in 2026 to keep scaled-up One Login resilient
The UK government is expecting a lot from its One Login system over the coming years, as it transitions from…
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