GSA biometrics evaluation raises scope and purpose questions ahead of pilot
An evaluation of biometric identity verification technologies recently conducted by the U.S. General Services Administration assessed their accuracy, both overall…
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Standards, transparency and inclusivity key drivers of digital ID interoperability
At Identity Week 2024, an emergent theme is working together – specifically, digital identity schemes working together. On day one…
Login.gov records state-level wins amid wider efforts to achieve IAL2 status
Amid struggles in meeting National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) identity verification standards, the Login.gov single-sign-on portal has expanded…
Login.gov deployment at US tax agency still on rocky ground
For more than a year between December 2022 and March 2023, the Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of more than 57,000…
US government transitions Veteran’s Affairs, IRS to Login.gov or ID.me
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) says it will implement a more streamlined login process for veterans to access…
US Social Security transition to Login.gov authentication already past 5M accounts
The U.S. Social Security Administration is transitioning to Login.gov as its user authentication system to provide safe access control and…
GSA testing for biometric bias ahead of Login.gov identity proofing rollout
The U.S. General Services Administration is testing facial recognition, behavioral biometrics and other technologies for remote identity proofing for the…
Login.gov Deputy Director Hanna Kim to assume top role in May
The serving deputy director of Technology Transformation Services (TTS)’ Login.gov site will take the helm as director next month, as…
HHS removes Login.gov from grantee payment system after cyberattack
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has removed Login.gov from its grantee payment platform after a security breach…
Login.gov adds selfie biometrics for May pilot
America’s single-sign on system for government benefits and services, Login.gov, is getting a face biometrics option for enhanced identity verification…
