FIDO’s Andrew Shikiar predicts the triumph of wallets in 2026
At the annual Identity Policy Forum, it’s a tradition for Andrew Shikiar, CEO of the FIDO Alliance, to reflect on…
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Myanmar elections draw attention to its digital surveillance record
Myanmar’s widely criticized elections are drawing attention to the country’s digital surveillance systems, which rely on digital ID technology and…
New bipartisan bill in US Congress aims to crack down on digital identity theft, fraud
Bipartisan legislation newly introduced in U.S. Congress aims to “strengthen America’s digital identity infrastructure and protect individuals, businesses, and government…
Türkiye’s digital government gateway surpasses 68m registered users
Türkiye’s electronic government gateway, e-Devlet Kapısı, now counts 68,193,133 registered users, reports Daily Sabah. From its launch in 2008 the…
NIST develops playbook for online use cases of digital credentials in financial services
In conversations about the accuracy of biometric technologies, one acronym is almost certain to come up. Testing and benchmarking by…
Better Identity Coalition wants to provide US with rules for verifiable credentials
The U.S. is seeing a rise in digital identity initiatives: 16 states have so far rolled out Mobile driver’s licenses…
Calling Utah: SEDI offers template for fast-tracking digital identity schemes
A presentation from Chief Privacy Officer for the State of Utah Christopher Bramwell at the FIDO Identity Policy Forum looks…
Sudan’s planned national digital ID could strengthen recovery push: Experts
A recent announcement by the Sudanese government of plans to introduce a unified national digital identity system has been received…
Unofficial Colorado Digital Services Navigator scoops state portal redesign
An ex-employee of the Colorado Digital Service has created a free tool for those looking to navigate the agency’s online…
Biometrics’ growing role in daily life necessitates liveness detection upgrades
Biometrics policy collides with liveness detection and facial recognition in the weeks top headlines on Biometric Update, as digital services…
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