Digital ID
Dutch identification service iDIN acquired by itsme
The Dutch digital identification service iDIN, operated by Currence, has been acquired by the Belgian identity app itsme. From mid-2026, consumers will be able to identify themselves using the itsme app alongside their bank app through iDIN. The iDIN service will...
Keynote announcement!
Identity Week Europe 2026 has announced Michael Schweiger as a keynote speaker, joining an exceptional line-up from the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, FRONTEX, E.ON, FaceTec Inc., Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband, iProov, and Muehlbauer....
Mastercard partners with TerraPay to expand global digital wallet acceptance
Mastercard has announced a strategic collaboration with TerraPay, a global money movement company, to expand digital payment acceptance for wallet users worldwide. The partnership will enable Mastercard’s wallet partners, including mobile money providers, fintech...
Why identity data lakes will power the next decade of security
Author: Malhar Vora, Principal Security Engineer and People & Engineering Leader - Group Cyber Security at ANZ Bank https://medium.com/@malhar.vora We all talk about identity as “the new perimeter,” but that statement misses a critical truth. You can’t secure...
Signicat signs contract with The Danish Agency for Digital Government for mobile ID and adopts NFC technology for Denmark’s ID wallet
Identity technology provider Signicat has secured a new contract with The Danish Agency for Digital Government to support both the country’s mobile driving licence and its forthcoming EU Digital Identity Wallet. Denmark’s wallet will support NFC technology passport...
Why a Fortune 50 automotive leader chose SGNL to accelerate zero trust
Guest article: SGNL A look into the decision-making process that led one of the world’s top automotive manufacturers to select SGNL to replace its legacy PAM solution and build a foundation for Continuous Identity. Overview Zero visibility into real-time...
Digital ID in Finance: Join the early-bird ticket holders now for #IdentityWeekEurope2026
We are unveiling a fresh panel for Identity Week Europe 2026. With the EUDI wallet deadline looming in 2026, and regulation being concepted for the Business wallet, we will explore the use-case potential for digital wallets for customer and business identity. Sectors...
FIDO Alliance advocates for interoperable digital identity ecosystem
Looking beyond password-less authentication to securing an interoperable identity wallet ecosystem, the FIDO Alliance has set sights on making digital credentials just as trusted and use-friendly to users. They have embarked on a major new initiative after uniting...
Welcoming Oliver Lauer to our keynote panel at Identity Week Europe 2026!
We are delighted to highlight an incredible speaker joining our keynote panel at Identity Week Europe 2026! Oliver Lauer, Chief Digital Officer, at Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband (German Savings Banks Association) drives large-scale digital transformation for...
EES-ETIAS Advisory Group takes stock of EES operation
Member States, the European Commission, Frontex and eu-LISA have taken stock of the progressive operation of the Entry/Exit System (EES), and turn their sights on the launch of ETIAS by the end of 2026. The momentum behind the EES entry and engagement from national...
New non-profit trade association of HAND will standardise global talent ID
https://youtu.be/pXZGp1gtbDM HAND Human & Digital updates IdentityWeek.net on forming a new non-profit arm, which will establish HAND’s system as an industry-wide standard. It started as an ID registry for talent within media, culture and entertainment...
UNICEF launches pension features on UN digital ID app
UNICEF has launched pension features of its UN Digital ID app for retiring staff. Built on the technology behind the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund’s (UNJSPF) Digital Certificate of Entitlement, the app will be designed to enhance data quality and sharing across systems...
Unlock the full experience (worth €2,495) for FREE!
We’re excited to announce that, for the first time, all buyers of identity solutions are eligible for a FREE All Access Pass to Identity Week Europe 2026, taking place on 9-10 June in Amsterdam. With Expo Only Passes no longer available in 2026, this is your...
Indian government U-turns on mandatory security mobile app
Written by Harry Baldock, Editor, Totaltele.com Onlookers fear the app could pose a significant threat to user privacy Back in January, the Indian government launched its cybersecurity app Sanchar Saathi, aiming to tackle the growing challenge of mobile security and...
Programme Committee announced for Identity Week Europe
Identity Week Europe is unveiling the members of this year’s Programme Committee, a selective taskforce of industry leaders, many of whom are long-standing partners, who will advise one of the world’s foremost identity-focused events. The committee will have a...
Honduras contracts TECH5 technology for public digital infrastructure
A state-sponsored digital ID programme and trust framework in Honduras based on W3C Verifiable Credentials will be poised to scale to the entire digital population, the government announced. Digital identity is the foundation of the country’s digital strategy and...
Last chance to secure your spot at Identity Week Europe, 85% sold out!
We’re excited to announce that Identity Week Europe 2026 is shaping up to be our biggest and most impactful edition yet. With 85% of exhibition space already sold, 250+ leading exhibitors confirmed, and over 4,000 identity professionals expected to attend, this is...
NSW prepares to introduce secure digital birth certificates
Citizens in New South Wales are hearing the Minns Government preview the Digital Birth Certificate, which will first be handed to 16-21 year-olds in a phased release next year. The digital certificate stored on phones will provide personal verification faster, safer...
Namirial among Europe’s first to secure certification for remote ID proofing under new eIDAS 2 rules
Namirial has become one of the earliest European firms to obtain certification under the strengthened identity verification requirements introduced by the EU’s eIDAS 2 Regulation. The company confirmed that its Namirial Onboarding suite has been assessed and certified...
Denmark’s specialised AltID Wallet for age proofing and ID verification in one place
Denmark has launched a new public wallet, the AltID digital ID app, developed by the Agency for Digital Government. The wallet will offer Danish citizens access to specific information from age certificates and digital ID documents that they can share selectively. As...
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