ADVP steps up to defend UK DIATF as new digital ID scheme threatens to ditch it
The Association of Document Verification Professionals (ADVP) has issued an open letter to the Secretary of State for the Cabinet…
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OpenID Foundation publishes papers on standardizing US mDLs as verifiable credentials
The OpenID Foundation (OIDF) has released two papers on standardizing the use of mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) as verifiable credentials…
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…
Global but uneven progress made on digital public infrastructure: IIPP report
Findings led by the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) at the University College of London (UCL) show there’s…
Ledger re-christens hardware wallet as ‘signer’ in pivot to identity and consent
Digital wallets are being asked to fulfill ever more functions, from storing payment credentials to sharing IDs. The term “wallet”…
IN Groupe restructures to maximize customer value from Idemia acquisition
IN Groupe has restructured and introduced a new executive committee as the company continues its transformation following the acquisition of…
Border biometrics, advanced authorization present potential $400B global windfall
Border modernization with biometrics and advanced travel authorization is a strategic imperative that could add billions in economic growth and…
Physical ID, private sector alternatives pitched to save UK digital identity plan
The UK government’s plans for a national identification scheme have so far focused largely on online processes carried out with…
Kyrgyzstan rolls out new biometric passports printed domestically
Kyrgyzstan has launched its new biometric passport. The 2025 passports are now being circulated and feature a fully redesigned appearance…
Greece joins EUDI Wallet pilot Aptitude to test digital travel applications
Greece has announced it will be testing European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet use cases such as digital travel credentials (DTCs),…
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