Japan formally completes digitizing health insurance card, following EU nations
Japan has completed the integration of its national health insurance program into the My Number ID system, as it moves…
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Brussels endorses Digital Travel Credentials, EU MEPs push for faster rollout
EU lawmakers have endorsed plans for a digital pre‑authorization system aimed at cutting long queues at the bloc’s external borders…
EU deregulation shift undermines digital ID standards influence, says think tank
The EU is inching towards the introduction of its planned pan-European digital identity wallet, designed to give citizens access to…
EU and Singapore look to deepen cooperation in digital identity, AI, cybersecurity
The European Union and Singapore are looking ahead for digital cooperation, as technological competition heats up around the world. The…
Itsme completes European expansion, covering all 27 EU states
Digital identity platform Itsme has announced full European coverage, becoming available in all 27 countries of the EU. Its Brussels-headquartered…
EUDI Wallet needs common standards applied rigorously, POTENTIAL pilot finds
POTENTIAL, one of the consortiums testing the upcoming European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet, has presented the conclusions of its Large-Scale…
EU Parliament supports age assurance to block kids under 16 from social media
The European Parliament is supporting an EU-wide digital minimum age of 16 for accessing social media, video-sharing platforms and AI…
Hopae expands European operations to support EU digital identity transition
South Korean digital identity infrastructure company Hopae has announced a “strategic” expansion into the EU, earmarking €5M (US$5.7 million) to…
EU establishing legal foundation for digital travel app and credentials
The European Union is laying down the legal groundwork for a digital travel app and digital travel credentials (DTCs) that…
EU police can store biometrics with no time limit if processing rules followed
Law enforcement agencies can store biometric and genetic data from convicts and suspects in accordance with national and European laws,…
