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Trustd certified under UK Digital Identity Framework

Trustd, a digital identity platform for the global supply chain, has become the first in transport and logistics to become…

 

40 UK MPs call for digital IDs to fight illegal migration, streamline public services

Over 40 Members of the British Parliament have signed a letter calling for the introduction of digital IDs in order…

 

UK awards NEC $25M facial recognition policing contract

UK’s law enforcement agencies have awarded a £20 million ($25.2 million) contract for live facial recognition to three suppliers, including…

 

UK kickstarts voluntary identity verification for companies

The UK government has launched a new identity verification service for company directors and individuals with corporate control. As of…

 

Ofcom reports positive engagement on porn site age assurance

A number of providers of online pornography have implemented age assurance measured in line with the UK’s Online Safety Act….

 

UK background check service to improve identity verification over the next 3 years

The UK’s background check Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) plans to reduce its reliance on manual ID verification and allow…

 

DIATF community argues for ditching Gov.uk digital wallet in APPG meeting

The UK’s All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Digital Identity held a contentious meeting Wednesday, with stakeholders from the age…

 

Asked for clarity on age and identity checks, UK gov’t says little

Age assurance providers continue to seek clarity around the UK’s plans for government participation in the industry. In particular they…

 

UK police urged to increase use of FRT as data shows 250K searches in 2024

A police inspectorate has urged UK police forces to “fully exploit” retrospective facial recognition, recommending that no investigation be closed…

 

Supermarket chain Asda chooses FaiceTech for facial recognition surveillance

British supermarket chain Asda kicked off a live facial recognition trial in five of its stores on Monday in an…

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