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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...
Keynote announcement!
Identity Week Europe 2026 has announced Michael Schweiger as a keynote speaker, joining an exceptional line-up from the...
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...
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...
Signicat signs contract with The Danish Agency for Digital Government for mobile
Identity technology provider Signicat has secured a new contract with The Danish Agency for Digital Government to support...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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 ...
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...
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...
Last chance to secure your spot at Identity Week Europe, 85% sold
We’re excited to announce that Identity Week Europe 2026 is shaping up to be our biggest and most impactful edition...
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...
Namirial among Europe’s first to secure certification for remote ID proofing under
Namirial has become one of the earliest European firms to obtain certification under the strengthened identity verification requirements...
Denmark’s specialised AltID Wallet for age proofing and ID verification in one
Denmark has launched a new public wallet, the AltID digital ID app, developed by the Agency for Digital...
Gold sponsor announcements inside… 👀
We’re delighted to announce the latest line-up of gold sponsors for Identity Week Europe 2026! These industry leaders, along...
Virginia proudly launches Mobile ID accepted by DMV, by state police, and
Virginians get a digital option of their state-issued driver license or ID as mobile ID is here! Virginia...
Hopae invests €5M in Europe to accelerate enterprise adoption of digital identity,
Strategic expansion follows partnership with Luxembourg’s INCERT to make Hopae Connect the first EU-registered intermediary unifying all European...
Identity management strategy starts with fully knowing and validating all identities
https://youtu.be/sNiLvbdo4aA In this interview, Micha De Gier of ING Bank explains that a proactive identity management strategy...
Major upgrades to GOV.UK Digital Identity Register simplifies navigation
The GOV.UK Register of Digital Identity and Attribute Services has introduced a series of significant improvements designed to...
DHS issues Final Rule to expand biometric entry/exit
An amendment to existing DHS regulations will allow the U.S. Customs and Border Protection the right to collect...
Be seen among leading voices in fraud & financial crime at Identity
Join other leading voices as a thought leader in the identity ecosystem at Identity Week Europe 2026. Sponsorship...
Frightening advancement of AI child sexual abuse imagery since IWF started monitoring
The warning delivered in Rome this week was unequivocal that the world is already living through an AI-driven...
EU Commission publishes proposal for Business Wallet
As we look to create a standard use for Business Wallets like the EUDI Wallet, the European Commission...
Kantara achieves historic first: accredited to certify against the UK DIATF
The Kantara Initiative, the acknowledged expert in building identity assurance, is thrilled to announce that it has been...
Parliamentary hearing on digital ID to go ahead without leading DIATF certified
A notable absence from today's Committee Meeting on the UK government's mandatory digital ID will be the 40+...
European Digital ID accelerating, but long delays expected. Italy’s SPID and CIE
Italy holds a strong position in the development of the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI), with SPID and...
🎤 First 75 speakers announced! 🎤
The wait is over. We’ve just unveiled the first 75 speakers confirmed for Identity Week Europe 2026 and the line-up...
Apple introduces new way to create and present an ID in Apple
Apple has introduced a digital ID in their wallet, embedding as much security and privacy as the iPhone...
Deadline extended – call for speakers: Identity Week Europe 2026
Good news, the deadline for speaker applications for Identity Week Europe 2026 has been extended! If you haven’t yet submitted...
🌍 The World’s biggest identity event is back! Identity Week Europe 2026
The World's biggest identity event is back! Get ready - Identity Week Europe 2026 returns to Amsterdam’s RAI Exhibition Centre...
ICANN to hold Internet Governance and Digital Identity discussions at Web Summit
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers will use this year’s Web Summit to spotlight the future...
Denmark on side of children with age limits on social media
Denmark has shown its on-side with online age limits for children, setting a new standard for how society...
Governments advancing new global baseline for secure, convenient and inclusive travel
The annual TRIP 2025 Symposium, organised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, has convened in Montréal this week...
The fiduciary commons: restoring ordered liberty in the age of data
Guest article by Mike Leahy In an era when personal facts fuel markets, governance, and machine learning, modern...
Charisma Check wins 2025 Start-Up Pitching Competition, advancing identity verification and background
https://youtu.be/hHtWUAOkB3c The creators of a digital identity and background check solution for online dating have received recognition...
POTENTIAL large-scale pilot concludes, as APTITUDE consortium takes mission forward
The European POTENTIAL project has officially reached its successful conclusion, yet the drive behind it to develop secure...
FCT’s client ID verification achieves DIACC PCTF certification: Enhancing digital trust for legal
Press release: DIACC FCT Client ID Verification has been certified against the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework ™(PCTF) Verified Person Component at LOA2. Established in...
‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’ framework will encapsulate Aadhaar’s evolution through the next decade,
Reaching new milestones for biometric authentication, Aadhaar system will press forward to forecast the vision to be achieved...
💎 Diamond sponsor announcements inside… 💎
We’re delighted to announce iProov, Entrust and Muehlbauer as Diamond Sponsors for Identity Week Europe 2026! These industry leaders, along with a multitude of...
The Prism Project celebrates global identity leaders driving privacy, compliance, and trust
By Maxine Most, CEO & Founder, Prism Project Industry collaboration unites innovators across biometrics, AI, and digital identity...
EU offers new funding to boost EUDI Wallet certification and rollout
The European Commission has announced funding to support certification and large-scale deployment of European Digital Identity Wallets across the...
Cabinet Office takes lead on Government’s digital ID rollout
The government has announced that the Cabinet Office will take overall responsibility for the country’s new digital identity...
The evolution of the digital ID nation: From DCMS to DSIT, Hannah
As a long-standing fan of Identity Week from her DCMS days to now, we are delighted to be...
Public officials make comments on Utah’s digital ID
Utah is working on a state endorsed digital ID which public officials gave a boost on Friday remarking...
Automated border control system debuts at Kutaisi International Airport
Kutaisi International Airport has introduced a new automated border control system designed to speed up passenger processing from...
SPMS completes collaboration with European POTENTIAL initiative on EUDI Wallet
After two years of contributing to the testing of the European Digital Identity Wallet, SPMS has announced the...
80% sold – limited opportunities remain!
Identity Week Europe 2026 is shaping up to be our best edition yet, with 80% of the floor...
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With over 25,000 subscribers, IdentityWeek.net is the publication covering the latest in the identity space. Through our world-class events...
ICAO offering “centralised infrastructural support to states” to verify travel documents &
https://youtu.be/WuPL73nxPq8 In the area of facilitation for cross border travel, ICAO is traditionally focused on supporting the definition...
GLEIF confirms the Shanghai Electronic Certification Authority as China’s latest qualified vLEI
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation today announces the Shanghai Electronic Certification Authority Co. Ltd. (SHECA) as the latest...
Digital veteran cards are available from today
From today, veterans will be able to collect a digitalised version of their HM Armed Forces Veteran Card...
News in Brief: Bhutan digital ID on blockchain, Ghana introduce biometric driver’s
Bhutan digital ID migrated to blockchain Bhutan has migrated its National Digital Identity system to the Ethereum blockchain...
Call for speakers deadline: 31st October!
Just a quick reminder that the deadline for speaker applications for Identity Week Europe 2026 is 31st October! If...
Amadeus and Lufthansa test successful travel scenarios for the EU Digital Identity
Amadeus and Lufthansa tested some successful travel scenarios for the EU Digital Identity Wallet this summer, which will...
Petition launches demanding UK Government roll back on introduction of digital ID
A petition has been launched demanding that the UK Government immediately rule out the introduction of digital ID...
OAIC releases new guidance on social media bans for under-16s
Australia’s privacy regulator has released new guidance to help social media platforms and age assurance providers meet the...
EU’s EES progressively starts operations
A tide of changes began at congested airports and seaports over the weekend as the EU’s Entry/Exit System...
👀 First 2026 keynote announcement inside 👀
🎉 First keynote speaker announced 🎉 We are thrilled to announce our opening keynote: Hannah Rutter, Chief Executive...
FaceTec announced as Title Sponsor for Identity Week Europe 2026!
We’re thrilled to announce FaceTec as our Title Sponsor for Identity Week Europe 2026! FaceTec continues to set the global standard for liveness...
Learning from BritCard: Why architecture matters for digital trust and identity
Guest author: Joni Brennan Features in Letters from the President by DIACC The choices we make about digital trust and...
Europe’s digital future: How payments and digital identity come together
As Europe moves toward a new era of digital finance, the convergence of payments and identity is redefining...
Robo.ai and Changer.ae to launch world’s first digital wallet for smart vehicles
Roboy339 doesn’t just drive - it pays. Robo.ai, in partnership with UAE-regulated custodian Changer.ae, has unveiled the world’s...
Passengers want travel to adapt to them, says SITA’s Travellers’ Voice Report
Passengers are living digital-first lives, managing their finances, health, and mobility from their phones. Yet when it comes...
Exploitation of Oracle e-business suite vulnerability, NCSC issues warning
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has issued an urgent alert to organisations following reports of active exploitation...
DMV to release new security design for California driver’s license
Newly issued California driver licences and ID cards will have an updated design with advanced security features. The...
GLEIF and Chainlink form strategic partnership to bring institutional-grade identity solution to
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF), the only global source of open, standardised and high-quality legal entity reference...
The Privacy and Compliance Prism: What’s inside the Report?
The Prism Project has released its 2025 Privacy and Compliance Prism Report, the seventh biometric digital identity report...
Exhibit amongst hundreds of global identity leaders next June!
Identity Week Europe 2026 is coming to RAI Amsterdam on 9-10 June 2026, gathering the brightest minds and leading...
“Visitor ID” streamlines account opening across Saudi banks
“Visitor ID” has been approved to streamline account opening at banks across Saudi Arabia, in line with other...
The evolution of e-invoicing report – Observatory of the Politecnico di Milano
The Observatory of the Politecnico di Milano, along with the Global Interoperability Forum, has recognised how e-invoicing trends...
Second referendum on Swiss e-ID narrowly passes
A second referendum vote on e-ID has narrowly passed in favour of issuance led by the federal government...
U.S. passport support in the Apple wallet
U.S. passport support in the Apple wallet app will be available in the iOD 26 later this year...
Starmer to unveil ‘BritCard’ digital ID law today: What form of Digital
It’s official - every UK adult who is a national citizen or legal migrant will be holding a...
Self, privacy-first identity protocol, extends to India’s 1.4B Aadhaar users
An open-source identity protocol, Self, built on Celo, will provide critical support for India's Aadhaar system to prove...
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Business Wallet faces technical challenges as it just THIS YEAR becomes acknowledged
The EUDI wallet for citizens and businesses is quite straightforward to implement with member states galvanised to introduce...
Dutch digital wallet faces reality check on launch schedule
Dealing with an uncertain reality, the development of Netherland’s digital wallet has slowed down. The EU Commission’s call...
🎤 Call for speakers – Identity Week Europe 2026!
Identity Week Europe returns next June, bringing together the brightest minds shaping the future of identity. We’re seeking visionary...
Official 2025 highlights of Identity Week America 2025!
The exceptional community of the identity industry turned Identity Week America 2025 into a real success this...
Digital IDs to be announced as part of immigration strategy
The campaign for digital IDs has been re-energised by the Prime Minister Keir Starmer to handle immigration, which...
CBP doubles down on seamless Global Entry
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is doubling down on its seamless travel strategy, particularly for Global Entry...
Visa and TECH5 announce collaboration to advance digital public infrastructure
A strategic collaboration has been agreed between TECH5 and Visa to embed payment functionalities and interoperable capabilities within...
TECH5’s fingerprint matching algorithm becomes the best in NIST FRIF TE E1N
TECH5, an innovator in the field of biometrics and digital identity, shows the best result in the NIST...
Office for Digital Identities supporting digital verification adoption across private sector
Digital verification services are opening up secure ways to transact with businesses. The office for Digital Identities and...
Utah Privacy Chief outlines policy and privacy-first approach to its digital ID
Utah is working on a state endorsed digital ID ensuring the government protects the rights of individuals to...
75% of the floorplan is sold out for Identity Week Europe 2026!
With 75% of the floorplan officially sold, Identity Week Europe 2026 is shaping up to be the must-attend event...
GLEIF announces partnership with the IOTA Foundation to promote the digitalisation of
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) and the IOTA Foundation - a non-profit organisation that develops the...
Amadeus and Lufthansa pilot EU Digital Identity Wallet for seamless travel
Digital wallets are defining a range of services online, transforming payments and now pathing the way for seamless...
Asian e-wallets, Ant International launch payment safety partnership to protect cross-border digital
Payment leaders in Asia are initiating the Digital Wallet Guardian Partnership, designed to further strengthen the protection of...
Hopae and INCERT partner to make Hopae connect the first EU-registered intermediary
Strategic alliance delivers sovereign-grade compliance infrastructure for the coming European Digital Identity mandate Hopae Inc., creator of the...
Identity as the new security perimeter: Leaders set the tone at Identity
Across industries, from financial services and healthcare to sports and aviation, identity is now the frontline of security...
TokenWorks and ONEPROOF deliver nation’s largest mobile driver’s licence verification rollout
Industry Leaders Demonstrate Unmatched mDL Verification Scale: 15,000 Devices Upgraded Across 7500+ North American Business Locations TokenWorks Inc...
Last chance to secure your FREE pass to Identity Week America 2025
Join us next week on September 10-11, and unlock your FREE ticket to the largest Identity Week America...
Digital wallets overtake physical
Wallets are disappearing from daily life with less than half of UK adults now carrying a physical wallet...
TSA screens record 10.4 million travellers over Labor Day weekend amid major
This Labor Day holiday travel period was the busiest on record, with nearly 10.4 million passengers screened at...
Be seen by senior decision-makers in the identity ecosystem…
Identity Week Europe 2026 will return to RAI Amsterdam on 9-10 June, with excitement already building around the key...
Smartphone ownership in NCR hits 90%, spurring PSA push for digital national
Nearly all households in National Capital Region now have access to smartphones, and the Philippine Statistics Authority wants...
OBIM oversight becomes responsibility of DHS CIO
Biometric data operations have been restructured under the new leadership of DHS’ Chief Information Officer, Antoine McCord, who...
The UK’s new age verification laws are doing the right thing the
By Jarek Sygitowicz, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Authologic It has been just a few weeks since...
From Complexity to Simplicity: How WundaNumba’s UDIS Transforms Digital Identity Access
The Digital Identity Adoption Crisis: How UDIS Unlocks Universal Access Breaking the barriers between technical capability and mass...
Geelong Cats adopts biometric Express Members Lanes designed by Wicket
Australian Football League club Geelong Cats has upgraded official express entry for its members into GMHBA Stadium. The...
MetaMask crypto wallet links with Google and Apple login
The MetaMask wallet has simplified crypto for its users, integrating a social login feature that connects their Google...
IDEMIA Public Security and Sopra Steria launch successful go-live of shared biometric
As market leaders and long-standing partners of European institutions and governments, IDEMIA Public Security and Sopra Steria led the design...
Microsoft launches cryptographic library disabling credential linkability
Whilst the fondness of digital identities and convenience is universal, multiple uses of a credential can present a...
2 weeks to go – get ready for Identity Week America!
The countdown to America's most anticipated identity event of the year, Identity Week America 2025, is officially on! In...
Concert venue accepts Maryland mobile ID
Maryland mobile ID is now being accepted for purchasing alcohol at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, a live...
Rebuilding trust in the digital state: A framework for verifiable government rooted
Written by Michael Leahy, Vice President, National IT Strategy, Government Sourcing Solutions The rapid acceleration of digital transformation...
Who qualifies for a Free All-Access Pass? #IdentityWeekAmerica
Organisations across every sector are working harder than ever to strengthen data security and earn public trust. Identity...
U.S. Treasury supports digital IDs as a safeguard against financial crime before
Digital identity verification is being weighed up as a mechanism hardwired into decentralized finance (DeFi) systems to control...
US swept up in adoption of digital ID and biometrics. Report it?
Are you a journalist covering identity and security matters? We have a mutual interest in hearing the fresh...
NADRA ex-chief on Pakistan’s rocky road to reform and citizen-driven DPI
The Former Chairman of NADRA has said he was disappointed that his second tenure was preoccupied with establishing...
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Humanity Protocol Mainnet goes live, bridging Web2 and Web3 for privacy-first digital
Humanity Protocol has announced that its mainnet is officially live, delivering a unified identity layer that connects familiar Web2 credentials with decentralized Web3 services through zero-knowledge Transport Layer Security...
Poland is developing mObywatel 3.0, projecting 20 million users by 2031
Poland’s mObywatel app, used by over 10 million citizens, is developing a new application, according to a popular...
DEN introduces new, dedicated, TSA PreCheck touchless ID lanes
DEN, in partnership with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), has introduced two new dedicated TSA PreCheck Touchless ID...
Identity Week America preview promises exciting announcements
After a second invitation to appear on the ID Talk Podcast, our Editor, Evie Kim Sing, summarises our...
SITA’s Smart travel technology returns to Identity Week America!
https://youtu.be/_0nj0BndfWM At Identity Week America 2024, SITA announced its Smart Path technology had biometrically enabled 5,000 touchpoints...
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At Identity Week, biometrics are a key focus, with dedicated panels exploring their growing role in secure and...
Investigation to explore DHIS2-MOSIP interoperability
The potential to co-design interoperability between the capabilities of two systems, DHIS2's national health management system and MOSIP's...
Mühlbauer Smart Corridor integrates face biometrics and verification of e-signatures in the
https://youtu.be/ok9zEP5hBhA Whilst serving their clients government standard physical travel documents, Mühlbauer is aligning with the trend of...
Highly secure Qualified Electronic Signatures accepted for HM land registrations
The “gold standard” of Qualified Electronic Signatures will be accepted for signing land registration applications. The HM Land...
10 latest speakers announced – save $500 before Friday
With only 5 days left to save $500 on All Access Passes, we are proud to announce 10...
NIST SP 800-63 Revision 4 issues clear guidelines to embrace dynamic ID
On the face of it, NIST has released another technical update to its digital identity guidelines, but experts...
Rafeisen Bank: Cultivating strategic partnerships to embrace and issue credentials inside digital
https://youtu.be/Qd1rvM3JdOQ Lorena Roman, who is Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Analyst at Rafeisen Bank International, discusses more collaboration...
Challenges of generative AI in digital identity systems
The discourse on AI will weave into many industries and converge with identity and security automation. The remarks...
New guidance champions digital identity to meet money laundering rules
The UK Treasury has listened to a public consultation in its response to champion digital identity across financial...
Our biggest IAM supporters at Identity Week America 2025
Backed by many leading identity security providers, Identity Week America serves as a vital platform for connecting secure...
Tech companies forced to regulate internet after UK Online Safety Act passes
Enforcement of the UK’s Online Safety Act is here, as the legislation was passed on 25 July. Global...
Day 1 Seminar Theater agenda – now live!
Get your $300 Expo Pass to an event that promises to be a hub of innovation: over 250 exhibitors...
IDEMIA and the Dutch Government: A trusted partnership in identity innovation
https://youtu.be/XFI4y-2SxYw IDEMIA Smart Identity has a special relationship with the Dutch government which outsources the development of identity...
After a slower start, France is developing a digital driving licence and
https://youtu.be/kO-yUzlb1ns The crucial milestones of France’s digital identity journey have resulted from a long history of failure and...
Digi Yatra captures public trust with 15 million downloads
Surpassing 15 million app downloads, Digi Yatra has taken off since 2022 facilitating facial authentication and contactless technology...
Data trust and some friction holds the key to hyper personal banks,
https://youtu.be/M7-61ULaltE Jorissa Neutelings, at ABN AMRO, explains how AI is effortless in its design to automate digital...
Banks pilot verifiable credentials in business wallets, “European Compass” goes mainstream in
https://youtu.be/mJ5WwbzoDUg Company passports become “mainstream” If company passports were the “outsider” last year with the focus on European...
8 weeks to go! Meet 250 exhibitors on the show floor…
Identity Week America 2025 is just 8 weeks away, and with over 250 organisations exhibiting, you can explore...
Airline check-in testing using the EUDI Wallet
Hundreds of testers are called to participate in a pilot campaign launched by Lufthansa, which will sample a...
Last chance to join the Start-up City! 🚀
Calling all innovative identity start-ups, this is your last chance to get involved! Are you a game-changing start-up...
Fraud costs shift ID orchestration from compliance to performance, says Hubert Behaghel,
https://youtu.be/pjwTjugopx0 Veriff is harnessing evolving technology that stays close to the operation to penetrate fraud and stop attackers...
Signicat strengthens market position with NFC identity verification leader Inverid
Signicat, the leading pan-European digital identity platform, has today announced its acquisition of Inverid, the pioneering Dutch provider of...
UK and France ramp up intent, tactics of “one-in, one-out” illegal migrant
Digital ID cards get more vocal support from MI6’s Former Chief, Sir Alex Younger, to address some hardline...
Identity Week Europe 2025 post-event report just released!
We are thrilled to announce the post-event report for Identity Week Europe 2025 has just been released. Want to know...
Italy’s digital wallet evolves offline access
Offline access is evolving user experiences of Italy’s IT-wallet. The new feature for the wallet, used by over...
Mandatory verification expected of company directors who file registrations in Companies House
The implications for company directors who don’t comply with identity checks will have financial and reputational impacts for...
Identity Week America 2025: Who can attend for free?
Who can attend for free? Across all verticals, organisations are fortifying their data security on behalf of users...
“DRC Pass” collaboration for Republic of Congo’s e-government
The national rollout of a digital identification system, called “DRC Pass”, will be delivered in a public-private partnership...
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IDEMIA Smart Identity acquired by IN Groupe
The acquisition of IDEMIA Smart Identity by IN Groupe is complete, as the one entity will continue to...
Google and Sparkasse team up on trusted credential for age assurance
A network of 343 savings banks, forming Sparkasse, have collaborated on a wallet-based age verification service in partnership...
Supreme Court upholds Texas age check law
The Supreme Court of the U.S. has upheld the state of Texas online porn age check law, preserving...
NIST prepares AI-focused cybersecurity update to SP 800-53 standards
NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, has announced plans to release an update to its widely...
Final Gamma (0.4) Trust Framework published on GOV.UK
The final gamma framework has been published on GOV.UK along with updated supplementary codes, covering the proficiency standards...
Ukraine adopts digital ID wallet under eIDAS standards
Ukraine has adopted Resolution No689 detailing the technical requirements for the implementation of the EU Digital Identity Wallet...
Frontex supports European countries with EES pre-registration
Frontex has developed a mobile application to support European countries with the implementation of the new Entry/Exit System...
United Mobile App rolls out new features for the summer travel season
Enter the peak summer travel season! 20 million United customers with connected flights booked over the summer will...
Taipei Songshan Airport reimagines check-in experience thanks to suite of advanced SITA
Passengers departing from Taipei Songshan Airport will soon benefit from a lightning-fast, fully streamlined check-in experience thanks to...
150 speakers announced for 2025!
With over 150 world-class speakers now confirmed, Identity Week America 2025 is set to be a powerhouse of innovation and thought leadership...
Australia: YouTube could be included in social media ban for under 16s
Australia’s online safety regulator is pushing to extend the social media ban for under-16s to include YouTube, after...
OpenWallet Foundation welcomes Mastercard as premier member
The OpenWallet Foundation, an open-source initiative focused on advancing digital wallets and credentials, is excited to announce Mastercard...
Hopae launches hConnect: The first global eID verification solution
Today, Hopae, the next-gen identity verification solution, officially launches hConnect, the first global eID verification platform. Online ID...
CBP Link app simplifies travel with lower data demands
Travellers entering the United States can now use a newly designed mobile application that offers a more user-friendly...
Aadhaar milestone showcased at Identity Week Europe 2025
India’s Aadhaar digital ID system took centre stage at Identity Week Europe 2025 as Kapil Jambhulkar took attendees...
Missed these key speeches on digital trust at Identity Week Europe 2025?
Jorissa Neutelings took to the keynote stage this year to discuss how ABN AMRO is working to deliver...
Apple to launch digital passport support with iOS 26 this autumn
Apple is preparing to introduce a new Digital ID feature in its upcoming iOS 26 update that will...
See you tomorrow! Identity Week Europe 2025 opens at 8.15am…
We can't wait to see you tomorrow for the world's largest identity event, Identity Week Europe 2025! Here...
UK Home Affairs Committee launches inquiry into digital ID potential and risks
A new inquiry has been launched by the The Home Affairs Committee examining the opportunities and challenges posed...
HAND launches non-profit trade association to standardise global talent ID
HAND (Human & Digital) is launching a new Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, with plans to apply for 501(c)(6)...
Pornhub no longer operating in France after age verification pressure
Pornhub stops operating in France after regulatory pressures for porn sites to verify the age of their users...
Apple hosts digital passport feature in wallet
Compatible with domestic travel through TSA checkpoints, Apple has announced that users will be able to set up...
The Start-up Pitching Competition: Identity Week Europe 2025!
This year’s Identity Week Europe Pitching Competition offers an exciting platform for emerging start-ups to showcase their innovation...
Orchestrating Identity gains dual certification for UK government’s Digital ID services framework
Having been involved in the UK’s digital identity space for nearly 20 years, from the Identity Card Programme...
Digital ‘BritCard’ ID system to tackle illegal migration gets backing from MPs
Labour’s digital ID card ambition is ignited to solve pressure points such as illegal migration. MPs at No...
ID document registry of Bosnia: Sit-down interview with Almir Badnjevic
As we gear up to Identity Week Europe 2025, we look back at one of our interviews with...
Final tickets remaining: book your pass and here from these panels!
Time’s ticking! Identity Week Europe 2025 is right around the corner, and tickets are flying fast. Secure your...
Overlooked “Phone home” surveillance capabilities in mDL standard trigger experts
The discovery that mobile driving licences are being produced against an outdated specification, misleading vendors as to the...
Economic impact of identity exclusion on organisations: New report from Women in
Press release announced by Women in Identity ID Exclusion is bad for business! Women in Identity is committed...
Commercial Bank adopts mobile app for corporate clients
Commercial Bank welcomes a new Mobile Banking App to help corporate clients manage their online banking transactions. With...
Digital boarding is here, but brits aren’t ready to ditch the passport
The UK is rapidly advancing its shift toward digital identity in air travel, with a major rollout of...
Sumsub launch digital ID on Solana blockchain
Identity verification provider Sumsub has officially launched its reusable digital identity solution on the Solana blockchain, allowing users...
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Raiffeisen Bank upgrades international payments
Raiffeisen Bank International announces the modernisation of end-to-end cross-border payments systems, embarking on a partnership with Wise Platform...
Gambling Commission’s survey: Recommendations to increase user engagement with gambling behaviours
Several recommendations have been proposed by the The UK’s Office for Statistics Regulation to improve user engagement with...
Call for evidence on EU Business Wallet
As the EU Commission confirms a Business Wallet, they have opened a call for contributions to the regulation...
Frictionless travel panel announcement inside 👀
As frictionless travel operations continue to enhance the airport experience, what emerging innovations look ready to take off and help travellers...
3 weeks to go – limited free tickets available!
The countdown is on with only three weeks left until Identity Week Europe 2025! Anticipation is growing for what...
Cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services
A significant amount of personal data has been accessed and downloaded from Legal Aid digital services since 2010...
18 months to launch: Is Europe ready for the EU Digital ID
Authored by Viky Manaila, co-authored by Chris Tullis Introduction All 27 European Union member states have a deadline of...
One Login scheme no longer in the official register of DIATF service
The Government's One Login scheme is no longer listed in the official register of DIATF service providers. One...
B2B spending to dominate global virtual cards market
A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in fintech and payment markets, found the value of global...
New taskforce supports UK border security in fight against people smuggling
A new, specialist taskforce has been assembled to support law enforcement and bolster their response to tackling people...
Blueprint unveiled for use of GOV.UK wallet in the private sector
The UK Secretary of State, Peter Kyle has unveiled the blueprint for the UK government wallet revealing it...
Calling all European journalists – attend Identity Week Europe 2025!
Identity Week Europe 2025 is back for its 17th edition — returning to the RAI in Amsterdam as...
A message from our Chair – Join me and 4000+ identity professionals
A message from our Chair... Annet Steenbergen, Independent Advisor Digital ID and Travel As Chair of Identity Week...
NHS Wales relaunch bilingual app
NHS in Wales have announced the re-launch of the bilingual app, setting out a 12 month roadmap for...
Top factors contributing to security breaches against retailers in the news
The spate of cyberattacks affecting retailers this week has been surprising in its scale. Here are some top...
Comprehensive guide to crypto wallet screening for secure transactions
Article contributed by seowala.com Total cryptocurrency adoption worldwide has caused safety alongside transaction legitimacy to emerge as paramount...
REAL ID law comes into force today
REAL ID law becomes a reality from today. TSA will enforce acceptable forms of ID starting today (May...
Simplifying identity and access management in a hybrid world
Article contributed by Eric Olden, CEO, Strata Identity For enterprise identity and access management (IAM) teams, mergers and...
FIDO Alliance champions widespread passkey adoption on World Passkey Day 2025
More than two thirds of users familiar with passkeys turn to them for simpler, safer sign-ins as password...
LinkedIn and Adobe help creators secure attribution
Adobe and LinkedIn are giving creators proper attributions on their platforms, introducing a suite of tools and integrations...
Sam Altman’s digital ID World project breaks the U.S.
Sam Altman’s digital ID World project has broken the US as the Trump Administration adopts a positive view...
Google expands digital ID capabilities across the U.K. and US, adds new
Google announced new features for Google Wallet aimed at providing users with secure and convenient ways to prove...
The biometric digital wallet helping children with money management skills
Children getting to grips with important money management skills will have to get used to the reliance today...
Find invisible fingerprint ID by DynamicElement in our Start-Up City 2025!
https://youtu.be/nq7rEBehfWE Highlighting up-and-coming identity solutions, the Start-Up City at Identity Week Europe 2025 is a valuable opportunity connecting...
IDEMIA and Saudi Arabia sign MoU to drive innovation to digital identity,
IDEMIA, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, and the Technology Control Company have recently signed...
Trump orders states to verify IDs to block ineligible immigrants from SNAP
All state agencies determining eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program must adhere to President Trump’s Executive Order...
Meet the Innovators of Identity Week Europe 2025!
https://youtu.be/z7RyeX49N2M We're proud to showcase one of the incredible start-ups joining us at Identity Week Europe 2025...
M&S open up to troubles with digital operations after massive cyberattack
A massive cyberattack affects M&S' digital operations as one analyst speaking to the BBC says it will create...
View day one of the agenda and plan your event…
View day one of the Identity Week America 2025 agenda today and save $1,000 on your 2 Day...
EES will intensify travel rules from October, whilst impact on ETIAS delay
Entry/Exit System fingerprint registration EES will intensify strict rules for travelling to Europe from October. With the amount...
Celebrating King’s Day – last chance to save €500
Celebrate King's Day with Identity Week Europe! You only have until midnight tonight to save a huge €500 off...
DBS launches new manual ID guidance for DBS checks
Identity verification guidance will be reformed for DBS checks, safeguarding hiring processes with diligent manual checks into applicants’...
Millions of Dutch people are susceptible to fraud because they re-use PIN
Millions of Dutch people are prone to falling for the most common fraud attacks because they re-use the...
Viky Manaila, Cloud Signature Consortium – “Building the ecosystem is hard work”
Representing the use case for electronic signatures within the EU digital wallet, we interviewed Viky Manaila, President of...
Ofcom unveils code of practice for big tech
It is crunch time for platforms deemed to have the biggest following among young users. Ofcom, the regulator...
Spain launches mobile digital ID: MiDNI App rolls out nationwide
Spain has officially passed a Royal Decree launching a new mobile-based digital ID system, allowing citizens to carry...
Aadhaar face authentication 2024-25 milestone
Aadhaar, India’s face authentication onboarding system, has reportedly reached a huge milestone of growth, rapidly increasing (78%) of...
CVE program cut decision reversed
Hours after the current contract for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program expired, the loss to cybersecurity experts everywhere...
Draft update of NIST Privacy Framework open for feedback
The cybersecurity industry has been asked for input on an updated draft to the NIST Privacy Framework. Public...
Alleged flaws with One Login flagged by GDS employee
Alleged flaws with GOV.UK’s One Login system have surfaced three years after it became operational. The Government Digital...
Engage. Exchange. Explore. Roundtables at Identity Week Europe 2025
We’re excited to announce that our interactive roundtable sessions are returning to Identity Week Europe 2025, taking place...
25.5 million UK citizens to use digital ID apps by 2029, accelerated
A Jupiter Study confirms the upturn of digital identity usership as the UK government next prioritises issuing ID...
ICAO DTC could change travel rulebook, but DTC Types 2 and 3
The UN body, ICAO, has proposed introducing a new “Digital Travel Credential” that would shake-up the travel rulebook...
Denmark selects contractor to build EUDI Wallet
Denmark has awarded a contract to IT company Nine, a subsidiary of Trifork Group, to develop a national...
10 weeks to go! Hear from these industry leading keynotes for FREE…
We will be kicking things off in just 10 weeks time with our keynote speakers, welcoming over 4,000...
Labour MPs lobby for digital IDs, although government denies plans
Labour's delegation of MPs are contending the future of digital IDs again within digital transformation policy. More than...
Company House to enforce ID verification
Identity verification will manage who is setting up and running companies listed on Companies House. Becoming legislation later...
SITA and NEC drive standardisation behind digital ID adoption
SITA and NEC Corporation, both operating in border management technologies and biometric authentication, have united to drive adoption...
ID Austria will be relaunched in summer despite setbacks
ID Austria is set to be relaunched in the summer after setbacks with the design being labelled too...
Queensland Government transitions to new digital identity system
The Queensland Government has officially transitioned from the QGov identity system to a new, more advanced platform known...
Day 2 agenda highlights inside 👀
Day 2 agenda highlights inside 👀 Building on last week's announcement of the key highlights from day one, here are some of...
Inclusion a “precondition of obtaining ID and access to lots of services”,
https://youtu.be/Q7XTWiHyVCI Inclusion can be a "precondition of obtaining ID and access to lots of services", said Christina Hirsch...
Bain Capital to acquire Namirial
Private investment firm Bain Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Namirial, leading...
EU Commission to spend €1.3 billion on AI, cybersecurity and digital skills
The European Commission has announced spending totalling €1.3 billion to further the development and deployment of critical technologies...
UK urged to maintain pace with digital verification systems in US and
Digital verification infrastructure is critical to invest in and deploy or the UK’s position as a prosperous digital...
Union Bank introduces new app features to break into GenZ customer segment
As online financial services are increasingly affected by fraud, evolving digital strategy beyond the fraudsters’ advancing capabilities to...
South Africa: Digital verification system at the “heart of national security” and
The digital verification system at the “heart of national security” and private and public sectors in South Africa...
A key component of digital identity infrastructure and decentralized ID
An Interview with Kabir Maiga and Zachary Klares about the NFID Foundation What is the core idea...
The evolution of the digital identity landscape
The report by Osservatori Digital Innovation del Politecnico di Milano presents the ongoing evolution of the digital identity...
Aviation security leaders drive interoperable digital ID standards
Aviation stakeholders joined government representatives worldwide in mapping the adoption of digital identity, which is widely accepted to...
FRONTEX joins the keynote line-up!
🎉 Latest keynote speaker announced 🎉 With preparations well under way for Identity Week Europe, we are excited...
Free ticket to the world’s largest identity event in Amsterdam in June!
Identity Week Europe is THE meeting place of Europe's identity giants. With 4,000 industry experts in attendance, the entire identity...
Social Security strengthens identity proofing requirements after Musk’s plans
Whilst claiming to take measures against identity fraud, the Social Security Administration has followed Musk’s plan to create...
IBM backs more diversity in cyber sector, plus listen to insights from
Cybersecurity is a fascinating industry which needs to inspire the next generation to embark on fulfilling careers. With...
Fraudsters steal data from multiple sources now to exploit enterprises, study shows
Enterprises today can face the unique security challenge of stolen, sometimes historical, identity data from various sources...
Entrust completes acquisition of Onfido’s portfolio
Entrust has bought Onfido's technology portfolio, which will bolster their own suite of comprehensive AI-powered identity security solutions...
10 new visionaries taking the stage!
Over 150 identity, financial crime, travel, payments, and border security experts have been announced to speak on the agenda...
Bumble introduces biometric ID verification amid rife romance scams
Popular dating app Bumble has unveiled a new biometric ID verification feature as a countermeasure against the rising...
Digital identity wallets: features and diffusion, published by Osservatori Digital Innovation del
A report published by Osservatori Digital Innovation del Politecnico di Milano categorises the digital identity landscape as undergoing...
🎤 100 speakers announced for 2025! 🎤
We’re thrilled to unveil the first 100 speakers taking the stage at Identity Week America 2025! From identity...
NCSC unveils roadmap for transition to quantum-resistant encryption
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published new guidelines to help organisations prepare for the security...
Security Industry Authority enhancing verification with OneLogin
The Security Industry Authority, which is sponsored by the Home Office, has set high expectations for “efficient, secure...
SQR spearheads secure, reusable ID verification in landmark UK reusable digital ID
SQR is proud to announce its pivotal role in a strategic partnership with Select ID, alongside ShareRing (Australia)...
What are the repercussions of EU member states not proactively embracing eIDAS2?
The strongest contenders in the race to deliver a digital ID by the eIDAS deadline include Germany, Italy...
Digital wallets session announced: innovations & insights at Identity Week Europe 2025
The new era of digital wallets: secure, seamless, and smart. Digital wallets are evolving - and industries are...
All-Party Parliamentary Group on digital ID calls for industry insights
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on digital ID has been formed, calling for identity providers to input to...
Diversity first: How diverse workforces harbour a “broader set of customer needs”
https://youtu.be/PtdxTZ7J2Bc Alison McDowell is currently seconded into the Office for Digital Identities and Attributes and fulfils many...
UK Cyber Security Sectoral Analysis 2025: Key takeaways
The significant growth of the cyber security market represents a key economic opportunity for the UK. The sustained...
Annet Steenbergen: “Innovation needs diverse viewpoints”
https://youtu.be/k8Ks0vKG1jk The Transformative Women initiative, launched during Identity Week 2024, aims to foster inclusive dialogues and nurture talented...
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