EC launches public awareness campaign for Europe’s biometric border system
The European Commission has launched a campaign to make sure travellers are aware of the biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) which…
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Australia’s age law for social media gets warm reception at UN Assembly
Australia made the case for its age check legislation to the UN General Assembly this week, with Prime Minister Anthony…
Aviation economist warns of EES disruption as countries announce rollouts
Long wait times and traffic disruptions remain a concern, especially at airports that have to deal with more complexities. Airports…
European leaders vows not to be bullied on digital safety laws
With U.S. politicians cranking up the rhetoric over online safety legislation across the pond, EU leaders are clapping back. Reuters…
Call for stronger online age restrictions to come from major EU party
As debates over age checks and online safety laws roil from Washington to Canberra, some in the EU are calling…
DIACC sees digital ID mutual recognition opportunity in Canada-EU trade deal talks
The government of Canada has closed its consultation on a prospective digital trade agreement with the European Union, an idea…
US campaign aims to pressure EU into changing Digital Services Act
The question of how aspiring autocrat Donald Trump’s bully administration will affect digital identity outside the U.S. has been the…
EES to be fully operational by April 2026
Europe’s long-awaited border registration scheme, the Entry-Exit System (EES), is expected to start its phased rollout on October 12th this…
Signicat forms ‘European identity powerhouse’ with Inverid acquisition
Signicat is absorbing NFC-based digital identity verification specialist Inverid in a deal that Co-founder and CEO Maarten Wegdam told Biometric…
EU confirms 180-day launch schedule for biometric border system
The European Union has confirmed that the bloc’s new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin a progressive launch, in a…
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