Biometric age assurance legislation in New York targets porn, alcohol
A new senate bill in New York brings the state’s 2025-26 legislative session into the fray on age assurance for…
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Rising fraud prompts new partnerships for Alloy, Mastercard, Sumsub
There is good news and bad news on the fraud front. The good news is that Jimmy next door is…
FaceTec hires former federal law enforcement agent to lead public sector deployments
FaceTec continues to build out its executive team with the appointment of Nicole McNamee-Wicks as its new Director of Biometric Cybersecurity….
Kenya plans airports overhaul with biometrics for faster, secure operations
A plan to enhance operational efficiency at Kenya’s main airport – the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) – as well…
For Kantara, ISO 17065 means more clarity, flexibility in certification
Kantara Initiative is transitioning its U.S. operations to the ISO/IEC 17065 standard for conformity assessment. In a video presentation, Kantara’s…
Age assurance community gathers to work on global standards for local regulations
The global community of age assurance stakeholders is preparing to meet in Amsterdam to discuss a rapidly changing regulatory landscape,…
Tony Blair: Digital ID system can stop populists, bring order to illegal immigration
Tony Blair has another argument for introducing digital IDs in the UK – fighting populism. The former British Prime Minister…
India to provide ID cards for 10 million gig workers
India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the Union Budget 2025 which includes funds for millions of new identity cards…
Scotland launches center for digital trust and distributed ledger tech
Scotland is launching a new institution focused on bringing innovation into payments and other industries. Over the next two years,…
Maldives sets deadline for employers to register foreign workers’ biometric data
The Maldivian Ministry of Homeland Security has set a deadline for employers to update the biometric data of foreign nationals…
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