Social media identity verification proposal in Türkiye prompts political debate
Turkish politicians are wading into the social media debate, with identity verification at the core of lively discussions. Justice Minister…
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Digital ID trust cannot be fully automated, it needs the human layer: GITEX Africa panel
A panel at the recent GITEX Africa 2026 event, which took place from April 7–9 in the imperial Moroccan city…
Facephi launches Canadian subsidiary
Facephi is on an expansion spree: The biometric identity verification company firm has launched a new subsidiary in Canada, as…
OpenAI joins FIDO Alliance to help AI agent authentication push
OpenAI is the newest member of the FIDO Alliance, joining the passwordless authentication group to contribute to its efforts to…
India weighs mandatory KYC, age checks for online social platforms
India could tilt toward greater digital identity-anchored online safety and age assurance to enforce restrictions with the release of a…
Growing role of biometrics in everyday life demands urgent deepfake response
Biometrics are becoming more entrenched a couple of market segments, though not as fast as some would like. The top…
Enterprises must revamp IAM for comprehensive security
Traditional IAM approaches are falling short as attackers exploit stolen credentials across customer, workforce and third-party environments, according to a…
Global Development Network launches $50K DPI inclusivity research grants
The Global Development Network (GDN) has launched a new research initiative for national teams to assess how inclusive their countries’…
UK’s OfDIA assigns international digital identity standards role as DVS ‘backbone’
One of the key principles driving digital identity is that, in keeping with the shape of the digital world, it…
Nigerian Deputy Speaker touts DPI bill as ‘historic opportunity’
Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has described the forthcoming National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill…
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