UK to launch spending, delivery inquiry into national digital identity scheme
The UK’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has announced an inquiry into digital ID in Britain. A government release says the…
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ADVP and NO2ID back DVS framework from opposing perspectives
The UK’s Digital Verification Service (DVS) trust framework is drawing support from both industry and long-time critics of centralized identity…
Search for clarity on UK digital ID leads to trial pitch, consultation proposals
Confusion has covered the UK’s digital identity plans like a morning fog over London. How the UK’s digital ID system…
UK to deploy biometric ID in prisons after 179 released in error
The UK government has announced the digitalization of the prison system, with a new biometric ID system aimed at preventing…
Alcohol retailers awaiting digital age checks lay out what they want from a solution
It’s clear how age assurance providers feel about age check technology. But what are UK retailers looking for from biometric…
UK gov’t sets digital ID against populism with fair DVS market uncertain
The UK government plans to introduce legislation for a paired-back national digital ID scheme after the summer, according to Chief…
UK’s OfDIA assigns international digital identity standards role as DVS ‘backbone’
One of the key principles driving digital identity is that, in keeping with the shape of the digital world, it…
UK CertifID trust mark seeks clarity in digital verification
The UK continues to roll out elements of a trusted digital identity scheme, as it moves to leverage the legal…
Robin Tombs talks UK digital ID with Trinsic as Yoti passes 23M global downloads
A new episode of the Future of Identity podcast, hosted by Trinsic’s Riley Hughes, features a conversation with Robin Tombs,…
One year in, UK Digital Inclusion Action Plan has launched fund, drawn roadmap
The UK government has released the first year progress report for its Digital Inclusion Action Plan. The headlining accomplishments include…
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