UK age assurance shift driven by mDLs, regulation, public safety
Age assurance for online retail purchases is becoming increasingly common in the UK, as merchants peddling alcohol, tobacco and weapons…
mDL (mobile driver’s license)
Mobile driver’s licenses, alternatively referred to as digital driver’s licenses and known by the short forms mDL and DDL, are increasingly popular credentials for driving privileges and identity verification. Issued by a department of motor vehicles or similar government authority and stored in a digital wallet on a smartphone, these credentials are being adopted or considered as digital IDs for a wide range of applications including age verification.
STA announces new Steering Committee for U.S. Payments Forum, mDL showcase at forum
A release from the Secure Technology Alliance (STA) says the U.S. Payments Forum, a cross-industry non-profit organization that works toward…
Ireland will get mDLs in 2025
There’s a wee delay on mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) in Ireland, but the government is on track for a rollout…
UK government reveals mDL pilot, Gov.uk digital wallet plans
A Gov.uk digital wallet and app will be introduced this year to ease access to pubic services for British residents,…
Mobile driver’s licenses coming to the UK this year
The UK government is planning to issue digital driver’s licenses this year with legal backing to be accepted as proof…
Biden executive order prioritizes privacy-preserving digital ID, mDLs
In one of his last official acts as President, Joe Biden on Thursday issued a robust new executive order (EO)…
Illinois to get mobile driver’s licenses in Apple Wallet by end of 2025
Illinois is “working to bring IDs in Apple Wallet to Illinois residents in the future with the goal of launching…
US Executive Order on mobile driver’s licenses expected this week
The Biden administration is expected to issue an executive order instructing U.S. federal agencies to work towards adopting mobile driver’s…
DHS S&T Screening at Speed steps toward improved TSA passenger experience
“You are now entering a safety zone,” says a voice over the loudspeaker, as Arnold Schwarzenegger strides toward an X-ray…
mDLs accepted at bars, casinos in more US states
The U.S. is increasing the number of mobile driver licenses (mDLs) while digital documents find new uses in bars and…
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