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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...
Join Annet Steenbergen and industry experts at Identity Week Europe!
Annet Steenbergen, advisor for the WEBUILD Consortium, will be speaking at Identity Week Europe 2026 on 9-10 June in Amsterdam where she'll be chairing the event and diving into topics including the latest in seamless travel, European border management, identity...
Wicket and Axess roll out next-gen biometric access system at LAFC’s BMO Stadium
A new benchmark in stadium access technology has been set as Wicket and Axess deploy a fully integrated biometric entry system at BMO Stadium, home of Los Angeles Football Club. The system combines facial authentication with advanced turnstile hardware, enabling fans...
Greece bans social media under 15, UK campaigners debate lower age to be raised in House of Lords
MPs in the UK are being urged to listen to campaigners to raise the age for social media accounts to 16. Described as a public health emergency to protect our children, Greece has listened to the urgent appeals, officially banning social media access for under-15s. To...
New industry resource announced by DSA: Best practice guidelines for ID documents
A document is only as secure as its weakest process. In the age of digital IDs, new security standards for ID documents still matter, which the Document Security Alliance, INTERGRAF, and the Secure Identity Alliance have collaborated on to issue modern best practice...
Vietnam grasps cybersecurity directive, Philippines drops ID verification plans
Australia, who toughened their social media rules, showing they won’t cave to big tech companies over the safety of children, have led the need for mandatory verification across the world. Vietnam has indicated plans to bolster cybersecurity, data security and enforce...
UIDAI launches Aadhaar app, enables digital ID storage in Google Wallet
On Tuesday, the Unique Identification Authority of India launched the new Aadhaar App which users will be able to add to their preferred wallet, including the Google Wallet, sharing their Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials. Using it for identity verification with greater...
De La Rue’s strategic Canadian deal to finally win British passports tender
A strategic partnership has been struck between De La Rue and a Canadian partner to migrate manufacturing of the British passport back to the UK. De La Rue is a British company that produces secure digital and physical protections for identities, selling their...
Meet with Goldman Sachs, Huawei, the European Commission, The World Bank and more!
Join Goldman Sachs, Huawei, European Commission, Delivery Hero, Monzo, Banca Sella, UK Home Office, Netherland's Royal Marechaussee, KVK, Evri, Hilton, Expedia, World Bank, Allica Bank, Starling Bank, Deutsche Telekom, E.ON, Airbnb, Metro Bank, Swisscom, Turkish...
ID Centre opens in Angers uniting digital ID stakeholders
A research centre to further digital ID aims has been opened in Angers, joining start-ups, researchers, industry leaders, and academics together to explore competitive use cases. With strong regulatory requirements surrounding digital ID, these main players will be...
New driving licence restrictions in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is introducing driving licence reforms for the first time in 70 years which will affect younger drivers. The rules, to be introduced in October, will adapt the laws imposed in countries including Australia, the US, and the Republic of Ireland, holding...
New features for Identity Week America 2026!
We are excited to announce for Identity Week America 2026 we’re introducing brand new features that will make the event even more engaging and valuable. These new features are designed to help exhibitors stand out, spark meaningful buyer conversations, and give...
EPIC opposes expanded biometric powers in proposed immigration rule
The Electronic Privacy Information Center has submitted feedback on the Proposed Rule published in November, opposing its ruling on allowing the U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services to require biometrics from anyone, discounting age, applying for immigration...
AI chatbot on X generates intimate deepfakes of users
Following the Online Safety Act, X, formerly Twitter, risks repercussions from the regulator Ofcom over reports of its in-house AI creating intimate deepfake images of users without their permission. This illegal content not only misappropriates users’ images but also...
U-turn on mandatory digital ID proposal for UK workers
Announced today, the UK government are rolling back on the exclusivity of its digital ID to prove the right to work in the UK. The BritCard system announced in September was committed to being made mandatory for Right to Work checks, whilst it was billed as voluntary...
Ontario International Airport welcomes TSA acceptance of digital IDs
Ontario International Airport announced that Digital IDs are now accepted at their TSA security checkpoints, making identification verification faster, more secure, and more convenient for travellers. With TSA's new Digital ID program, eligible travellers can present...
Meet the global experts making travel frictionless ✈️
Travel is changing faster than ever and if you’re working at the intersection of identity and security, this is the session you can’t afford to miss. At Identity Week Europe 2026 (9 - 10 June, RAI Amsterdam), we’re bringing together the innovators behind the world’s...
Identity Week Europe 2026 raises the bar with 10 first-time speakers making their debut
We’re introducing 10 brand-new speakers, all making their first appearance on the Identity Week Europe stage in 2026. Expect bold thinking, real-world case studies, and practical insight from leaders shaping the future of digital identity, trust, privacy, and...
Sumsub joins World Economic Forum Unicorn Community to tackle AI fraud and advance inclusive digital identity
Sumsub, a global leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, today announced it has joined the World Economic Forum’s Unicorn Community, an exclusive, invite-only program for private high-growth companies valued at over $1 billion and shaping the future of...
Air carrier interface integrated into EES strategy
The voluntary Carrier interface supporting a phased rollout of eu-LISA’s pre-departure traveller screening has started integrating carriers into the EU’s digital border management strategy. Compulsory participation from carriers will be imposed by April,10, 2026,...
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