ASIC sues HSBC over inadequate fraud protection
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched a lawsuit against HSBC Australia, alleging that the bank failed to adequately protect its customers from scams, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. ASIC's lawsuit claims that HSBC Australia did...
SITA and Cluj Avram Iancu Airport forge collaboration to redefine airport innovation and sustainability
SITA has partnered with Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport through a Letter of Intent to drive advancements in operational efficiency, passenger experience, and sustainable aviation technologies. This strategic collaboration aims to address key technological and...



Online Safety Act implementation deadline approaches
Online platforms have until March 16, 2025, to assess and mitigate exposure to illegal content, or face hefty fines under the UK's Online Safety Act. Ofcom, the enforcing regulator, published its final codes of practice, requiring firms to identify and address risks from illegal material like child sexual abuse, extreme violence, and self-harm promotion. Ofcom head Dame Melanie Dawes called this the "last chance" for the industry to comply,...
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iProov integrates with Microsoft Entra ID for enhanced workplace security
Optimising workplace identity management, iProov’s biometric authentication platform will be integrated into Microsoft Entra ID as a primary or secondary authentication factor to verify 345 million workers worldwide when accessing company systems. As a leader in...



Intellicheck: Delivering organisational fraud strategies
https://youtu.be/u9t85hvo7ts Organisational fraud strategies are crucial to facing off the biggest threats across every vertical, varying from cyber attacks, data breaches, and identity theft. Brian Lewis is CEO of Intellicheck overseeing diverse dynamics in...



City of Zenica and IDDEEA BiH sign agreement to enhance data exchange and administration
The City of Zenica has signed a ground-breaking agreement with the Agency for Identification Documents, Registers, and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IDDEEA). This partnership grants Zenica continuous access to IDDEEA's registers through web services,...




🚨 80% of the floorplan is sold out! Secure your spot now…
Last chance to get involved! With 80% of the floorplan officially sold, Identity Week Europe 2025 is shaping up to be the must-attend event of the year for identity professionals. This is your chance to showcase your solutions, connect with key decision-makers, and...


Digital ID allowed for alcohol sales
UK ministers are preparing to change the law on digital IDs to confirm customers are over the minimum age to buy alcohol in bars or stores. A proposal that the former prime minister, Tony Blair, tried to bring to fruition, this time digital IDs are planned to keep up...
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Ping Identity platform delivers all capabilities in one for building your digital applications
https://youtu.be/uGmcoYUP_aA Johan Fantenberg says Ping Identity makes it easy to consume modern secure solutions. "We have a solid foundation of security measures and standards... We also service that in a way that you can build digital solutions, applications...
Switzerland’s future e-ID will be named SWIYU
Switzerland’s future e-ID has a name, SWIYU, as revealed during a technical meeting to plan how it can be integrated most seamlessly into citizens’ lives in 2026. The Federal Council was informed of the name given to the trust infrastructure when it goes live. At the...
LinkedIn partners with Identity Digital to enhance online professional identities
Another way LinkedIn is inspiring trust on the platform as brands stake out growth and ownership of digital spaces. In September, Julie Madhusoodanan, Head of Cybersecurity at LinkedIn, said the company was “always looking for new methods of verification” provided by...
2025 agenda now live!
We are excited to announce the highly anticipated agenda for Identity Week Europe 2025, taking place on the 17-18 June in Amsterdam. This year’s event promises to be our most dynamic and impactful yet, bringing together global leaders, innovators, and stakeholders in...
Digital ID verification spend to exceed $26 billion globally by 2029
A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in fintech and payment markets, has found spend on digital identity verification checks will grow by 74%, from $15.2 billion in 2024. This substantial growth will be attributable to new solutions that look to...
UK digital company ID could boost economy by £600 million annually
A coalition of financial institutions and tech firms, led by the UK's Centre for Finance and Innovation Technology, is creating a digital company ID to streamline business operations and enhance security. The digital ID, envisioned as a virtual passport for...
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Frontex calls for bigger workforce to manage more border crossings
The complexities of introducing the Entry/Exit programme have affected contracting and emphasised the demand for more training of border force officers, according to Frontex. On top of constant delays, the final date for operation passed on 11 November, 2024. Frontex...


Chair announcement for #IdentityWeekEurope 2025!
We are over the moon to announce that Annet Steenbergen will serve as the Chair of #IdentityWeekEurope 2025! Annet is a respected leader and visionary in the fields of identity, seamless travel, border control, data privacy, and the European Digital Identity Wallet,...


Join over 250 industry expert speakers in June!
Identity Week Europe 2025 is returning to Amsterdam next June, and this is your invitation to secure your spot at the most anticipated event of the year for identity innovation! On 17-18 June, join us at the RAI Amsterdam as we bring together the brightest minds from...


👀 Inside – the latest speakers to join the 2025 agenda 👀
Preparations are in full swing for Identity Week Europe 2025, and we are excited to announce the latest speakers from financial institutions, government bodies, retailers, travel and e-commerce organisations who are driving the industry forward, that have joined the...


Panel announcement: Revitalising legislation to ensure online safety
Identity Week Europe 2025 is expected to be another juggernaut of a show after our most attended year! Our agenda is a core element of the event facilitating industry connections, dialogue and innovation. In the news last week, did you read about Ofcom’s pledge for...
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Online Safety Act implementation deadline approaches
Online platforms have until March 16, 2025, to assess and mitigate exposure to illegal content, or face hefty fines under the UK's Online Safety Act. Ofcom, the enforcing regulator, published its final codes of practice, requiring firms to identify and address risks...



ASIC sues HSBC over inadequate fraud protection
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched a lawsuit against HSBC Australia, alleging that the bank failed to adequately protect its customers from scams, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. ASIC's lawsuit claims that HSBC Australia did...



iProov integrates with Microsoft Entra ID for enhanced workplace security
Optimising workplace identity management, iProov’s biometric authentication platform will be integrated into Microsoft Entra ID as a primary or secondary authentication factor to verify 345 million workers worldwide when accessing company systems. As a leader in...




🚨 80% of the floorplan is sold out! Secure your spot now…
Last chance to get involved! With 80% of the floorplan officially sold, Identity Week Europe 2025 is shaping up to be the must-attend event of the year for identity professionals. This is your chance to showcase your solutions, connect with key decision-makers, and...


Maharaj Mukherjee: Generative AI challenges, mobile device adoption and securing the entire network IOT devices
We assessed the adoption of mobile devices that handle our data and trust-based experiences with Maharaj Mukherjee, Senior Architect Lead and SVP at The Bank of America. He shared some interesting insights on our habits for transactions between individual and operator...
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ASIC sues HSBC over inadequate fraud protection
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched a lawsuit against HSBC Australia, alleging that the bank failed to adequately protect its customers from scams, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. ASIC's lawsuit claims that HSBC Australia did...



SITA and Cluj Avram Iancu Airport forge collaboration to redefine airport innovation and sustainability
SITA has partnered with Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport through a Letter of Intent to drive advancements in operational efficiency, passenger experience, and sustainable aviation technologies. This strategic collaboration aims to address key technological and...



Intellicheck: Delivering organisational fraud strategies
https://youtu.be/u9t85hvo7ts Organisational fraud strategies are crucial to facing off the biggest threats across every vertical, varying from cyber attacks, data breaches, and identity theft. Brian Lewis is CEO of Intellicheck overseeing diverse dynamics in...



City of Zenica and IDDEEA BiH sign agreement to enhance data exchange and administration
The City of Zenica has signed a ground-breaking agreement with the Agency for Identification Documents, Registers, and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IDDEEA). This partnership grants Zenica continuous access to IDDEEA's registers through web services,...




🚨 80% of the floorplan is sold out! Secure your spot now…
Last chance to get involved! With 80% of the floorplan officially sold, Identity Week Europe 2025 is shaping up to be the must-attend event of the year for identity professionals. This is your chance to showcase your solutions, connect with key decision-makers, and...





