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Last chance to get involved in the largest Identity Week Europe in history!
Exhibition opportunities at Identity Week Europe 2026 have nearly sold out! Identity Week Europe 2026 has confirmed a record number of sponsors, along with a growing list of exhibitors, AND we will be hosting the largest exhibition floorplan to date!! If you’re...
Cybercrime ‘Gravy train’ under scrutiny as security leaders warn of rapidly evolving threat
Government and industry leaders will be warned that cybercriminals are becoming faster, more organised, and increasingly difficult to track during a panel discussion titled “The Criminal Gravy Train: Where Are Cyber Threats Evolving and How Can You Future-Proof Your...
Jorrisa Neuterlings on enhancing AI-powered mobile customer journeys
This 2025 interview with Jurissa Neuterlings, Chief Digital Officer at ABN AMRO Bank, explores how the bank is enhancing AI-powered mobile customer journeys while maintaining trust and security. Neuterlings explains that integrating AI...
The biggest names in identity and security headline Identity Week Europe 2026
The Identity Week Europe 2026 keynote stage will bring together some of the most influential leaders shaping the future of identity, security, and digital trust. This year’s keynote speakers include experts from across government, global enterprises, and leading...
UIDAI launches bug bounty programme to enhance Aadhaar security
UIDAI has launched a structured bug bounty to harden Aadhaar’s public-facing systems, tapping ethical hackers to find flaws before adversaries do, a practical, crowd-powered step that matters for millions of residents and their data. Why a bug bounty makes sense for...
Manchester airport trials contactless border
Manchester airport last month successfully completed a pilot for biometric e-gates to drastically reduce processing times. The outcome of the UK trial will instate a secure “contactless” journey, eliminating the need for passports and physical documents for global...
Inside the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee’s Fight Against Identity Fraud
Matty Shafran, Senior Conference Producer for Identity Week Europe conducts interview with: Jurgen Meijer, Policy Advisor at the Royal Marechaussee; Rob Schotman, Innovation Officer; Doron Wallin, Spokesperson for the Royal Marechaussee, including ECID; and Hans de...
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 your application, there’s still time to share your insights and help shape the future of identity. Apply to speak at the world's largest...
No cards, no phones: J.P. Morgan’s biometric revolution in payments
https://youtu.be/kUvQ5lYsp1Y In a conversation with Prashant Sharma, Executive Director of Biometrics and Identity Solutions at J.P. Morgan, the future of payments sounded a lot more seamless - and a lot more human. This year, J.P. Morgan unveiled two cutting-edge...
🌍 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 on June 9–10, bringing together thousands of innovators, experts, and decision-makers from across the global identity ecosystem. Whether...
Port of Dover pauses EES checks for tourist passengers until after festival season
Biometric border checks which were due to be activated on November 1 at the Port of Dover have stalled until after the festive season. This means the operation of the Entry/Exit System for tourist passengers crossing Dover is delayed. From 12 October 2025, some EU...
Voice phishing scams in touch of AI
Source: FT.com AI-powered voice vishing scams are here and elevating the sophisticated frauds since the capabilities of AI have mastered holding a real-life conversation in the last year. The Financial Times writer, a AI researcher at Bramble Intelligence, wrote that...
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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 and sister publication, we foster dialogue on the advancements in identity technology and security, engaging key stakeholders...
Experian GDPR fine
Experian Netherlands, the credit reporting giant, has been fined €2.7 million (£2.34 million) by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) for serious violations of GDPR. Regulators found that the company had collected and used personal data from both public and...
ICAO offering “centralised infrastructural support to states” to verify travel documents & e-passports
https://youtu.be/WuPL73nxPq8 In the area of facilitation for cross border travel, ICAO is traditionally focused on supporting the definition of travel documents through specifications and standards. Ciarán Carolan, Programme Manager, at ICAO represented their mission...
GLEIF confirms the Shanghai Electronic Certification Authority as China’s latest qualified vLEI issuer, further advancing global trade digitalisation efforts
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation today announces the Shanghai Electronic Certification Authority Co. Ltd. (SHECA) as the latest Qualified vLEI Issuer (QVI) within the verifiable Legal Entity Identifier (vLEI) ecosystem. Pioneered by GLEIF as the secure...
Zentra brings resident key to customers in Google Wallet
Zentra a smart access provider, has introduced their resident key compatibility in the Google Wallet, to unlock apartments digitally with the tap of an Android phone or Google smartwatch. The company predominantly focuses on physical access solutions for multipurpose...
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 via the GOV.UK One Login app, as the first form of digital ID ready for the government to announce its use. This will provide a huge benefit to former armed forces...
Businesses and retailers urged to step up cyber security with one in three SMEs hit by digital crime
With cyber-attacks becoming a more frequent occurrence as technology develops, businesses of all sizes are being urged to step up levels of protection as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. While recent high-profile attacks include the likes of Jaguar Land Rover,...
News in Brief: Bhutan digital ID on blockchain, Ghana introduce biometric driver’s licences
Bhutan digital ID migrated to blockchain Bhutan has migrated its National Digital Identity system to the Ethereum blockchain, which will empower nearly 800,000 citizens to securely verify their identities via a biometric-backed mobile wallet, enhancing privacy,...
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