UK releases accessibility guidelines for One Login, lays out plans for future
The UK government has released guidelines on how to make the GOV.UK ID Check app is more accessible. The document…
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AVPA calls UK government to legalize digital age assurance
An age verification trade organization is urging the UK government to swiftly adopt regulations allowing stores to use age assurance…
Campaign urges UK to bypass biometrics to reunite Gaza families
A coalition of groups in law, human rights and charitable work is petitioning the UK government to implement a visa…
Guam announces digital equity plan as govts globally progress digital inclusion
Around the world, governments continue to take strides in establishing frameworks for digital inclusion. Guam has released a digital equity…
Biometric border control changes cause concern for UK ports, juxtaposed controls
The initial launch of the EES border control system is expected to cause worse delays at ports than airports. Those…
Legal consequences and changes for LEI in Australia, UK, China
Australia sees its first lawsuit for failing to comply with legal entity verification regulations while the UK mulls more LEI…
Facial recognition by UK law enforcement raising concerns for privacy watchdogs
The London Metropolitan police’s use of facial recognition for what it calls “precision policing” based on “bespoke” watchlists has resulted…
UK outlines digital development strategy for developing nations
Digital public infrastructure (DPI), including the international digital identity for development project, will be one of the central priorities of…
Age verification could mitigate retailer fines from UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will introduce penalties for underaged tobacco and vape sales in England and Wales. Among other…
UK data watchdog to investigate country’s troubled immigration IT systems
After reports revealed that more than 76,000 people have been affected by biographical and biometrical data errors in the UK…
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