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Amazon shares data on their customer passkey adoption
Amazon is sharing new data to suggest passkeys are in favour with 465 million customers now, ensuring expedited, secure authentication six times quicker than traditional passwords. Passkeys achieve an enhanced customer experience and impenetrable security, overtaking...
7 weeks to go! Discover what’s on at the world’s largest identity event…
The world’s largest identity event returns to Amsterdam in just 7 weeks on 9-10 June. We’re filling the RAI Amsterdam with the world’s leading innovators, technologies and thinkers driving the future of identity and trust. Think 4,000 attendees and 2 days of unmatched...
Digital finance in focus: identity and payments at Identity Week America 2026
Digital identity and payment innovation will headline the finance agenda at Identity Week America 2026, as industry leaders tackle rising fraud risks, regulatory pressure, and the demand for seamless customer experiences. Digital Identity in Financial Services Chaired...
Pilot blocks more than 2 million phishing attempts
91% of attacks originate from phishing attempts, with the overall online crime landscape generating 25 million victims in the Netherlands. With increased reports, the new Anti-Phishing Shield pilot aims to blocking the risk for consumers across fraudulent and phishing...
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...
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 with a multitude of other industry-leading organisations, will showcase their latest innovations and sharing valuable insights at Identity Week...
EU EES goes live at Zurich Airport with Secunet
Switzerland’s busiest international hub, Zurich Airport is swept up in the EU-wide upgrade to how third-country nationals are registered at Schengen borders, with the rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System. The tech provider supporting this rollout is Secunet, a first...
Virginia proudly launches Mobile ID accepted by DMV, by state police, and ABC stores
Virginians get a digital option of their state-issued driver license or ID as mobile ID is here! Virginia proudly becomes the first state to issue a mobile ID accepted at the Department of Motor Vehicles, by State Police and some ABC stores and compatible with over...
Hopae invests €5M in Europe to accelerate enterprise adoption of digital identity, including the EUDI Wallet
Strategic expansion follows partnership with Luxembourg’s INCERT to make Hopae Connect the first EU-registered intermediary unifying all European eIDs and digital wallets Hopae, the global digital identity infrastructure company, today announced a €5 million...
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 starts with fully knowing and validating all identities including, the workforce, customers, machines, and robotic accounts. He...
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 make it easier for users to navigate the growing landscape of trusted digital verification services. Developed as a digital service and...
Ninoy Aquino International Airport to begin biometric e-gate modernisation this December
A rehaul of biometric immigration e-Gates designed by New NAIA Infra Corp will take place at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport this December, to speed up passenger processing and ease terminal congestion. The operation is set to begin in phases and work...
FCT’s client ID verification achieves DIACC PCTF certification: Enhancing digital trust for legal professionals
Press release: DIACC FCT Client ID Verification has been certified against the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework ™(PCTF) Verified Person Component at LOA2. Established in 2012, DIACC is Canada’s largest multistakeholder organisation, exclusively addressing digital trust...
‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’ framework will encapsulate Aadhaar’s evolution through the next decade, UIDAI announces
Reaching new milestones for biometric authentication, Aadhaar system will press forward to forecast the vision to be achieved by 2032. The ‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’ framework will encapsulate Aadhaar’s planned evolution through the next decade, as the Unique...
💎 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 other industry-leading organisations, will be showcasing their latest innovations and sharing valuable...
Enhanced passenger experience coming to southern Taiwan’s busiest airport
Kaohsiung International Airport signs 7-year deal to deploy next-generation passenger processing systems with SITA With air travel in Asia continuing to surge, airports face the challenge of delivering smoother journeys for passengers while managing growing pressure...
How to protect one billion Amazon customers: Lessons from continuous risk assessments
https://youtu.be/-ku8PhERD8s In a recent exclusive interview, we heard Mike Slaugh, Principal Engineer for Information Systems at Amazon Business, explain that Amazon treats authentication as a continuous process, not a one-time event. It starts with verifying who a...
The Prism Project celebrates global identity leaders driving privacy, compliance, and trust in digital identity
By Maxine Most, CEO & Founder, Prism Project Industry collaboration unites innovators across biometrics, AI, and digital identity to strengthen privacy-first ecosystems worldwide. The Prism Project, a leading market research and education initiative powered by...
Susan Koski, PNC Bank on managing customer identities and just-in-time privileged access
https://youtu.be/URa28gwb8qI At Identity Week America 2025, we spoke with Susan Koski, Chief Information Security Officer at PNC Bank, following her keynote. When asked about aligning identity, cybersecurity, and fraud protection, she explained that both workforce and...
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 continent. A total of €15 million has been earmarked, with €10 million dedicated to supporting the development and...
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