New UK data bill proposes dedicated digital ID office, biometrics retention changes
The Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUA) has been introduced in UK Parliament, and if passed it would establish conditions…
Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
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Landscape of UK digital public services changing with shift in strategy
The UK government has convened a panel of tech experts to steer its digital strategy, with the aim of changing…
Yoti hopes forthcoming DISD bill retains DVS, tightens rules for digital ID providers
UK digital identity verification firm Yoti has posted suggestions for the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill (DISD) and for…
Digital ID and AI are drivers of UK’s economic future, says Tony Blair
The Economic Case for Reimagining the State is the latest technology-focused paper from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change,…
Selfie biometrics certifications, customer wins and partnerships unveiled
Selfie biometrics and identity verification providers have announced new certifications and market traction. SmartSearch is now recognized as an IDSP…
Trust report shows UK public wants digital identity to be inclusive
The UK Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has released a findings report summarizing a public consultation on trust…
UK government defines areas of priority for digital identity and AI
How can the UK ensure that its artificial intelligence technology reduces bias and how can the digital identity ecosystem become…
UK digital identity moves department, financier demands ‘economic digital ID’
Oversight of the UK government’s digital identity projects have moved home, but so too has the boss. The newly-formed department,…
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