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Disruptions to digital services and a surge in phishing emails
A series of digital disruptions and a sharp rise in phishing attacks marked a turbulent April in cyberspace, as more than a thousand cyber incidents affected services relied on by the public every day. According to the Information System Authority, 1,138 cyber...
NHS Employers responds to digital identity consultation
By now, we can accept that digital identity systems have many benefits for society and their usefulness, inclusivity and trust over some manual processes have increased adoption. The digital ID proposal that the UK government launched last September has been met by...
Identity fraud in 2026: Why the latest news points to a more layered threat
Guest opinion submitted by Bluem Identity Fraud in 2026 Feels Different Now Identity fraud is no longer just about a fake ID or a stolen password. It is becoming easier to build and harder to contain. Stolen data, AI-generated impersonation, deepfakes, and account...
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,...
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...
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...
OnlyFans age checks example for other sites, says Kier Starmer
The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has referred to OnlyFans as an example of where appropriate age checks have been implemented. He said that social media sites should replicate identity technologies to keep children off their platforms, as countries follow examples of...
Compliance to performance of identity verification solutions
https://youtu.be/a93EGVOSp8U Insights from Huber Berger, Chief Project Technology Officer at Veriff, who spoke to us at Identity Week Europe 2025. Compliance to Performance Historically, industries like fintech have approached identity verification primarily through a...
Phu Quoc set to become a major Asia Pacific aviation hub with scalable, fully automated passenger processing
Phu Quoc International Airport is set to become a next-generation, fully self-service aviation hub ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2027 Forum. Sun Group, one of Vietnam's largest private conglomerates, has partnered with SITA to lead this...
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