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TISA warns government over “systemic risks” of digital ID
The Investing and Saving Alliance has warned the government to tread cautiously over digital identity, highlighting the “systemic risks”, and not to turn off financial services to the plans that overall they fully support. The group had input following a Cabinet...
The creation of the Credential Protection Register; more than 750,000 fraudulent verification requests blocked
At the interface between citizens and digital government services, Australia has implemented the Credential Protection Register to curb identity crime. As digital innovation becomes more embedded in our future, the trust of services must not be questioned. Threats,...
Experience the largest ever presence at Identity Week Europe!
The premier global identity event is returning to Amsterdam in just 5 weeks time! We are excited to share with you the impressive line-up of sponsors and exhibitors who will be joining us at Identity Week Europe 2026. All of which you can visit for FREE! Their...
As AI fuels rapid growth in document fraud, leading fraud detection startup Finovox launches in the UK
Amid a sharp rise in fraud across Europe, fuelled by the rapid digitalisation of processes and the accelerating use of artificial intelligence, Finovox, a European leader in document fraud detection, has announced its expansion into the United Kingdom. This move marks...
Join this presentation for free at Identity Week Europe!
Fay Beebee, Border Vision Delivery, Lead UK Government will be speaking at Identity Week Europe 2026 on 9-10 June in Amsterdam where I’ll be diving into innovative research and development in identity verification. The conversations happening there couldn’t be more...
Report analysis: “Digital identity and migration: struggles for equitable technology governance” by Caribou
As governments and institutions around the world accelerate the adoption of digital identity systems, these technologies are increasingly framed as solutions for inclusion, efficiency, and access to services. However, the report Digital Identity and Migration:...
Registering a Smart-ID account will become more convenient: NFC support for ID-card has been added
Starting from today, 29 April, it is possible to register a Smart-ID account using an ID-card and a smartphone with an NFC connection. There is no need to use a computer, a separate card reader or open an internet browser. The new method replaces the card reader-based...
New biometric passport of the Republic of Armenia reflects national statehood
Armenia is to issue a new model passport using Lasink as a printing technique for the polycarbonate biopage. New biometric passports will have a red cover, with national emblems and markings of the Republic of Armenia’s heritage. The circulation beginning in the fall...
Inclusion and addressing imbalance in digital ID adoption
https://youtu.be/kZLSnwoV-lE This clip is taken from an interview with the Digital ID Observatory, a permanent research project monitoring digital identity, system recognition in society and the opportunities that digital ID generates in the market. We assessed...
Amadeus outlines intention to acquire IDEMIA Public Security for €1.2 billion
Following a competitive bid process, Amadeus today announces its intention to acquire IDEMIA Public Security, a leading biometrics and identity services provider headquartered in France. IPS has a global footprint and a diversified customer base across public and...
Californian mDL added to Samsung Wallet, Google Wallet supports Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials
The Samsung Wallet is a secure option for Californian residents to add their driver’s license. With our digital lives also shifting how we wish to verify our identities using technology we rely on and trust, states including Arizona and Iowa have embedded their...
The data search across agencies enabled by the Home Office Biometrics Programme
https://youtu.be/oIcrCPc2KJI Graham Camm will have plenty to say about the UK’s Home Office’s architecture of biometric deployments in June for Identity Week Europe 2026. He is one of our returning experts whose role is to integrate biometric solutions to serve...
Hear from over 300 speakers from across the identity ecosystem – for free!
Identity Week Europe brings together the full identity ecosystem, from digital identity and biometrics to authentication and trust. With speakers spanning government, finance, travel, technology, and retail, the agenda offers a cross-industry perspective on the...
EU Commission calls for consultation on the Business Wallet
The European Commission has issued a call for independent experts to join a new Technical Work Sub-Group focused on the development of the European Business Wallet, a key component of the EU’s expanding digital infrastructure. The sub-group will help define the...
Europol taskforce identifies 12 children of child sexual exploitation
Twice a year Europol hosts a Victim Identification Taskforce analysing data on cases of child sexual exploitation from Europol’s Image-Video Analysis System. 31 specialists from international crime fighting bodies, namely Europol, INTERPOL and 31 countries met in the...
UK Biobank data of 500,000 participants listed for sale online
Medical data belonging to 500,000 participants of the UK's health data project, UK Biobank, were offered for sale online in China, the government has confirmed. Technology minister Ian Murray said he was notified about the breach by the Biobank team on Monday, which...
NatWest to change biometric data rules for online banking users in May 2026
NatWest has confirmed it will change how it handles customers’ biometric data from May 20, 2026, as part of an update to its digital banking systems. The bank said users do not need to take any action, with the change already communicated via email to online banking...
2026 keynote speakers taking the stage…
The wait is nearly over! With just 7 weeks to go, we’re excited to unveil an outstanding line-up of keynote speakers who will be taking the stage to share their insights, spark new ideas, and inspire meaningful conversations. We’re bringing together the people...
Rapporteur’s report about the EU Business Wallet
With a draft report presented by rapporteur Eero Heinäluoma, the ITRE committee has been involved in a critical stage of establishing the legal scope of the Business Wallet. The deadline for consultation just passed on April 21, and the paper will now be considered in...
Microsoft joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing
Anthropic pulled together a global industry consortium forming the Project Glasswing, which has been hyped around the world with the support of Microsoft, Apple, Google, Cisco, Amazon, JP MorganChase and CrowdStrike. The union veiled the fact that a new global AI...
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