Digital ID
FRONTEX expert to headline security document design at Identity Week Europe 2026
Identity Week Europe 2026 will feature a standout session on the future of document security led by Olga Arnese-Vessere, Head of Sector at the Centre of Excellence for Combatting Document Fraud, FRONTEX, as part of the event’s Security Document Design track. Taking...
New 100% ID Law begins Jan. 1, 2026
Utah has deemed ID checks 100% necessary for alcohol purchases, either digitally or manually. In addition, blatant warnings not to sell alcohol to DUI offenders are written on licences, encouraging manual ID inspections in any case to ensure the shopper is above the...
Ubiqu and Thales collaborate to strengthen Europe’s digital identity infrastructure
Ubiqu launches a solution combining Ubiqu Remote Secure Element (RSE) with Thales Luna HSM to eliminate the complexity of building secure, certified wallet infrastructure. This collaboration accelerates EU-wide adoption of secure and trusted digital identity with...
Celebrating 20 years of identity innovation 🎉
🎊 CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF IDENTITY WEEK EUROPE IN 2026! 🎊 2026 marks 20 incredible editions of Identity Week Europe, the world’s leading identity event. Join us in Amsterdam, 9-10 June 2026, as we celebrate two decades of innovation. Don’t miss the biggest edition yet,...
Dutch municipalities test synergy between the Once-Only Technical System and EUDI Wallet
The municipality of Rijswijk has successfully piloted a proof of birth credential in the EUDI Wallet, testing the connection between the wallet and the Once-Only Technical System. In collaboration, Dutch municipalities and stakeholders made a breakthrough during a...
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...
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...
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