Police use of experimental biometrics needs oversight, guidance: report
Law enforcement in the United Kingdom is interested in understanding the legality and potential of novel biometric modalities like odor…
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GLEIF helps UK businesses become more globally identifiable
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) has a new initiative with the UK business registry Companies House to improve…
UK unveils national AI plan for change, ex-PM sees digital ID as needed disruption
Britain’s leader has pinned his hopes on AI to deliver “national renewal” in a newly announced plan. Prime minister Sir…
Synectics seeking to increase clarity around digital ID and insurance fraud
Synectics Solutions is launching a podcast as part of an ongoing effort to increase clarity and public understanding of fraud…
UK and Irish documents most faked in Right to Work checks: TrustID
British and Irish identity documents make up over 80 percent of faked documents when it comes to Right to Work…
Scottish councils, police defend widespread use of Hikvision cameras
Hikvision security cameras are widely used in Scotland’s public CCTV networks and other facilities run by local governments and businesses,…
UK digital ID companies raised $1B since 2015
The UK digital identity market has generated £2.05 billion (US$2.5 billion) annual revenue during the 2023-2024 fiscal year while the…
Social media platforms to feel global regulatory crunch in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a tough year for social media platforms, as the world trends toward stronger age…
UK govt backs down on immigration document reform
While the UK is busy with pushing digital ID initiatives it is also slowing down on other planned identification reforms. …
UK press won over on digital ID, sets about explaining why to the public
The popular press in the UK appears to have picked a side in the national debate over digital ID, falling…
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