NSW Parliament approves legal foundation for identity fraud protections, resources
Legislation passed in New South Wales, Australia will introduce new protections and boost existing measures against identity theft and fraud,…
digital ID
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Mastercard wants everyone to have a digital wallet and mDL to make ID like payments
Online ID verification causes friction for customers more often than not, yet identity theft makes up 40 percent of Europe’s…
Billions reveals $30M backing, signs Sentient partnership
Decentralized digital ID startup Billions has disclosed $30 million in previously-unacknowledged investment received since the humanity-proving platform’s launch in February…
Namibia unveils digital transformation priorities in new development policy plan
Namibia has released its Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) which outlines the country’s major development projections, including a plan to…
Disrupt human trafficking with border biometrics and digital IDs says Tony Blair Institute
Human trafficking has become a business fueled by technology such as encrypted apps, online payment platforms and dark web deals….
EY misses deadlines on Australia national digital ID schedule
Consulting group EY is engaged in negotiations as it failed to meet its obligations under a AU$14 million (US$9 million)…
The Hashgraph Group launches SSI digital identity platform on Hedera
A new self-sovereign identity (SSI) platform for issuing and verifying digital credentials has been launched by Switzerland-based The Hashgraph Group…
Malaysia to build single govt window with MyDigital ID under 13MP plan
The Malaysian government is moving ahead with digital transformation under its newly unveiled 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), a key pillar…
Support for UK digital ID coalesces in Labour leadership
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly “seriously” considering the introduction of a digital identity system, with the government analyzing…
Clash over TSA biometric expansion heats up as privacy bill derailed in senate
In the wake of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation’s abrupt decision to squash consideration of the Traveler…
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