Rollout delays extend Austria’s EES biometrics contract with secunet again
Austria has once again modified its Entry-Exit System (EES) contract with security and biometrics firm secunet, putting the spotlight on…
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EU Parliament backs delaying AI Act deadlines for biometrics, high-risk applications
The European Parliament has voted in favor of delaying certain rules of the EU AI Act related to high-risk AI…
Regulators crack down on EU age assurance — self-declaration no longer enough
A hammer lifted will, eventually, fall. Websites and social platforms are starting to feel the sting of the regulators’ gavel…
Growing online gambling markets spurs new identity solutions
Europe’s iGaming market is expanding, driven by rising digital adoption and regulatory modernization. Online gambling revenue across the EU and…
EU’s tech sovereignty plan may include an independent biometric evaluation platform
The EU should establish its own biometric evaluation and testing platform to support European authorities, regulations, and businesses, and to…
Shufti bringing remote video IDV to DACH region
Shufti is bringing its remote video-based identity verification system to the DACH region, covering Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The fraud…
EU to vote on banning sexualized deepfakes after X’s Grok backlash
EU lawmakers will vote on a ban on AI systems generating sexualized deepfakes this Wednesday, following outrage over images that…
EU kicks off panel discussions on social media age restrictions
The European Commission has taken another step towards regulating child safety online, organizing the first panel on age restrictions for…
eu-Lisa positive about EES despite three countries lagging behind deployment
Eu-Lisa has laid out its plans for 2026, promising to ensure the uninterrupted availability of the EU’s biometric border scheme,…
Europe formalizes concerns about GenAI-enabled nonconsensual deepfakes
Europe is increasingly concerned about nonconsensual deepfakes. Spain is calling for an investigation into Meta, X and TikTok for allegedly…
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