Last chance to save! Take a look inside at the final agenda š
We are excited to announce that the final agenda for the highly anticipatedĀ Identity Week EuropeĀ has been officially released! This year, weāre bringing together the brightest minds and leading innovators from around the globe to explore the latest in identity...
EGlobalSphere joins Class of 2024 Start-Up City promising “convenience, security and operational efficiency” for potential investorsāIdentity Week Europe 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5ngZfRPWBA&feature=youtu.be EGlobalSphere is redefining the digital identity management sphere by reinforcing the transition from physical cards to seamless mobile access solutions.Ā This transformation approach, enabling...
Finnish Border Guard pilots digital travel credentials at Helsinki Airport
The Finnish Border Guard has successfully piloted the Digital Travel Credential at Helsinki Airport. This innovative digital alternative to traditional passports aims to streamline border checks without compromising security. The pilot, conducted in collaboration with volunteer passengers, the police, Finnair, the Finnish Immigration Service, and Finavia, demonstrated the potential of DTC to enhance efficiency. With the help of these partners,...
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HANCOM signs the agreement for investment of ā¬ 5M in the Spanish tech company Facephi, which consolidates its position in the Asia-Pacific region
HANCOM has signed the agreement for investment of ā¬5M in the Spanish tech company Facephi, which consolidates its position in the Asia-Pacific region. Their joint plans, announced in March by means of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Korean Hancom Group and...
Ofcom reckons with tech firms to āname and shameā them if they do not comply with safety rules
Ofcom reckoned with tech firms to āname and shameā them if they do not comply with drafted codes of practice for implementing age checks. Parents of children who died after being exposed to the online harms of social media have commented that Ofcomās āpace of changeā...
Visa announces generative AI-powered fraud solution to combat account attacks
With enumeration attacks rising at an unprecedented scale and speed, foresight of this form of cyber attack, which accounts for $1.1B in annual fraud losses, has spurred Visa to consolidate its Account Attack Intelligence tools using AI components to identify and...
Internet Watch Foundation gains new member to combat sexual abuse online
Global cybersecurity leader, Heimdal, has joined the ranks of Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to combat the circulation of child sexual abuse imagery online. Joining over 200 companies across various sectors, Heimdal becomes an IWF Member, committing to the global...
China named behind UK armed forces payroll breach
China has been accused of being behind a significant breach of UK military personnel data in a payroll system. Various outlets have reported China is to blame for the breach, however, it is unlikely the country will be named when UK Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps,...
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Ofcom launches investigation into OnlyFan’s internal age assurance measures after request for information
As the largest platform to host adult content, OnlyFansā duty to protect child safety involves effectively reporting to the media regulator of its age verification measures.Ā An investigation was opened by Ofcom after assessing formal submissions from the platform in...
Identity Week America 2024 – Integrating biometric technology for sports fans
Exciting announcement for Identity Week America 2024! Join us for an exciting panel discussion at Identity Week America 2024, where we'll delve into the future of sports fan engagement. The event is critical for the sports and entertainment world, ensuring thousands...
Uber Poland chooses Regula document readers to verify drivers
Uber Poland has chosen to implementĀ RegulaĀ document readersĀ to establish a robust and trustworthy identity verification process for drivers across the country. With this compact, yet powerful device, Uber has managed not only to properly authenticate drivers and their...
EU-Japan joint statement on digital identity management
A cooperative agreement has been announced between Japan and the European Union on the management of digital identity services, reaffirming their shared values and visions for digital transformation. The partners, who are aligned on many aspects of digital growth,...
US travel industry opposes FAA bill amendment
The U.S. Travel Association is voicing strong opposition to a proposed amendment in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorisation bill that would limit the Transportation Security Administrationās (TSA) ability to use biometric technology for passenger...
Ronny Khan, Senior Advisor, NOBID Consortium: Payments ācritical for the European wallet to succeedā
Ronny Khan gives an interview at Identity Week Europe 2023 representing the NOBID Consortium that ran a project to pilot the payment-focused use case for the EU Digital ID Wallet. The consortium believes a high volume use case such as payments is ācritical for the...
SECURITY DOCUMENT WORLD
Last chance to save! Take a look inside at the final agenda š
We are excited to announce that the final agenda for the highly anticipatedĀ Identity Week EuropeĀ has been officially released! This year, weāre bringing together the brightest minds and leading innovators from around the globe to explore the latest in identity...
Uber Poland chooses Regula document readers to verify drivers
Uber Poland has chosen to implementĀ RegulaĀ document readersĀ to establish a robust and trustworthy identity verification process for drivers across the country. With this compact, yet powerful device, Uber has managed not only to properly authenticate drivers and their...
Regula now offers fully LED-equipped video spectral comparators
The company has achieved complete LED illuminator coverage by transitioning to innovative technologies for light sources in video spectral comparators. These hardware solutions cater to advanced forensic examinations of documents, banknotes, historical records, art,...
Passport features and curtailing fraud in applications with RenƩe Ong de Jong, Travel Documents Advisor, Netherlands Ministry of the Interior
At Identity Week Europe 2023, RenƩe Ong-De-Jong, Research and Development Advisor Travel Documents, Netherlands Ministry of the Interior, joined for a brief interview. RenƩe divulged plenty of updates around the tougher security measures of travel documents, as we...
50 million Filipinos receive National ID
The Philippines celebrates the issuance of over 50 million national ID cards for registered citizens, marking a new milestone for secure digital access to services. The proportion of the population who have an ID card now stands at 50,063,728 citizens. The national ID...
PLANET BIOMETRICS
Last chance to save! Take a look inside at the final agenda š
We are excited to announce that the final agenda for the highly anticipatedĀ Identity Week EuropeĀ has been officially released! This year, weāre bringing together the brightest minds and leading innovators from around the globe to explore the latest in identity...
EGlobalSphere joins Class of 2024 Start-Up City promising “convenience, security and operational efficiency” for potential investorsāIdentity Week Europe 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5ngZfRPWBA&feature=youtu.be EGlobalSphere is redefining the digital identity management sphere by reinforcing the transition from physical cards to seamless mobile access solutions.Ā This transformation approach, enabling...
HANCOM signs the agreement for investment of ā¬ 5M in the Spanish tech company Facephi, which consolidates its position in the Asia-Pacific region
HANCOM has signed the agreement for investment of ā¬5M in the Spanish tech company Facephi, which consolidates its position in the Asia-Pacific region. Their joint plans, announced in March by means of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Korean Hancom Group and...
Ofcom reckons with tech firms to āname and shameā them if they do not comply with safety rules
Ofcom reckoned with tech firms to āname and shameā them if they do not comply with drafted codes of practice for implementing age checks. Parents of children who died after being exposed to the online harms of social media have commented that Ofcomās āpace of changeā...
Internet Watch Foundation gains new member to combat sexual abuse online
Global cybersecurity leader, Heimdal, has joined the ranks of Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to combat the circulation of child sexual abuse imagery online. Joining over 200 companies across various sectors, Heimdal becomes an IWF Member, committing to the global...
DIGITAL ID
Finnish Border Guard pilots digital travel credentials at Helsinki Airport
The Finnish Border Guard has successfully piloted the Digital Travel Credential at Helsinki Airport. This innovative digital alternative to traditional passports aims to streamline border checks without compromising security. The pilot, conducted in collaboration with...
Ofcom reckons with tech firms to āname and shameā them if they do not comply with safety rules
Ofcom reckoned with tech firms to āname and shameā them if they do not comply with drafted codes of practice for implementing age checks. Parents of children who died after being exposed to the online harms of social media have commented that Ofcomās āpace of changeā...
Visa announces generative AI-powered fraud solution to combat account attacks
With enumeration attacks rising at an unprecedented scale and speed, foresight of this form of cyber attack, which accounts for $1.1B in annual fraud losses, has spurred Visa to consolidate its Account Attack Intelligence tools using AI components to identify and...
China named behind UK armed forces payroll breach
China has been accused of being behind a significant breach of UK military personnel data in a payroll system. Various outlets have reported China is to blame for the breach, however, it is unlikely the country will be named when UK Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps,...
“Focus on border checks” whilst reducing friction – Mika Hansson, Senior Policy Advisor, National Police Board of Finland
The transatlantic pilot project launched with the Digital Travel Credential by KLM Airlines represents hyper āfocus on border checksā for security document expert, Mika Hansson with over 13 years experience in the development of passport and ID card chips. In 2023,...
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