Trans-Atlantic biometrics regulation initiative names new co-rapporteur
A joint European-U.S. legal project focused on creating guidelines for biometric technology regulation has named a new collaborative leader. The…
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European Commission age assurance investigation targets major porn sites
While the UK’s Ofcom dips a few toes into the waters of regulatory enforcement for age assurance laws, the European…
European countries continue border checks despite Schengen rules
European countries continue to extend temporary emergency border controls at checkpoints shared with their Schengen-member neighbors. France has announced it…
EU launches interoperable biometric matching service for border control
The European Union has made a big step in making its biometric databases for law enforcement and border control interoperable….
US State Department doubles down on criticism of EU’s DSA
The U.S. government continues to pressure the European Union on the Digital Services Act (DSA), with the State Department issuing…
EU moves closer to EES biometric border rollout
The EU has made another step towards introducing its biometric border system. The exact date of the introduction of the…
Age assurance debate simmers across EU with calls for stronger measures
Age checks remain in the headlines with new proposals from EU digital ministers to go further with legislation limiting social…
Harmonized digital driving license in EU approved as part of driving reform package
The EU is getting closer to a harmonized mobile driver’s license (mDL) with the approval of a provisional deal on…
EU seeks feedback on age assurance, child protection under DSA
The EU has issued an official call for feedback for guidelines on protecting minors online under the Digital Services Act…
EU, Japan pledge to strengthen cooperation on digital ID, trust services
Japan and the European Union (EU) have discussed ways of bolstering their digital cooperation in several areas including the development…
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