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UK ministers eye Australia’s ban on social media for under-16s
Should the path to stopping under-16s from using social media really take years? According to child safety experts in Australia, the answer is “no.” Now, the UK appears inspired to follow suit, potentially implementing a similar ban on app use by minors far sooner...
Global trust, real impact: Don’t miss this keynote panel
We are excited to unveil one of the most anticipated sessions of Identity Week Europe 2026: our headline keynote panel, “Identity 2030: Building trust across borders, platforms, and people.” This dynamic conversation will tackle some of the most urgent questions...
New self-service e-gates launch at Guadeloupe Airport
Passengers travelling through Aéroport Guadeloupe Maryse Condé are now benefiting from a new generation of automated self-service e-gates designed to make airport processing faster and more secure. The newly installed gates integrate EASIER’s hardware with RESA’s...
SevisWallet Wallet built on global API model available on Google Play
The SevisWallet App, which is built using the same DPI model as implemented in leading digital infrastructures such as Singpass and DigiLocker, is available to download on Google Play. Steven Matainaho, Chairman of the ICT Steering Committee, tasked with overseeing...
The face of the future: Why facial recognition demands a rethink of privacy and power
In December 2025, a new reality took effect at U.S. borders: every non-citizen entering or leaving the country may have their face photographed and processed through biometric systems. No age exemptions. No opt-outs for frequent travellers. The Department of Homeland...
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,...
Kentucky’s first mobile ID accepted for air travel
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday announced the state-wide launch of Kentucky mobile ID, a free digital version of a driver’s license or state identification card that can be used at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints for domestic air travel. The mobile ID,...
FRONTEX expert to headline security document design at Identity Week Europe 2026
Identity Week Europe 2026 will feature a standout session on the future of document security led by Olga Arnese-Vessere, Head of Sector at the Centre of Excellence for Combatting Document Fraud, FRONTEX, as part of the event’s Security Document Design track. Taking...
Ubiqu and Thales collaborate to strengthen Europe’s digital identity infrastructure
Ubiqu launches a solution combining Ubiqu Remote Secure Element (RSE) with Thales Luna HSM to eliminate the complexity of building secure, certified wallet infrastructure. This collaboration accelerates EU-wide adoption of secure and trusted digital identity with...
Aruba enhance pre-clearance passenger processing for departing travellers
A biometric passenger processing system for outbound U.S. travel has been activated at Aruba’s U.S. Pre-Clearance facility, to begin the pre-clearance process for U.S. citizens returning home. The significant upgrade was announced at Aruba's facility, and this...
Celebrating 20 years of identity innovation 🎉
🎊 CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF IDENTITY WEEK EUROPE IN 2026! 🎊 2026 marks 20 incredible editions of Identity Week Europe, the world’s leading identity event. Join us in Amsterdam, 9-10 June 2026, as we celebrate two decades of innovation. Don’t miss the biggest edition yet,...
Dutch municipalities test synergy between the Once-Only Technical System and EUDI Wallet
The municipality of Rijswijk has successfully piloted a proof of birth credential in the EUDI Wallet, testing the connection between the wallet and the Once-Only Technical System. In collaboration, Dutch municipalities and stakeholders made a breakthrough during a...
FaceTec hires digital identity veteran to drive partnerships with private sector and public legal identity issuers
The executive team at FaceTec is expanding onboarding an industry veteran to help drive global strategic partnerships. Cameron D'Ambrosi has joined the team as Head of Strategic Partnerships for North America and the European Union confirming their aggressive global...
Panel spotlight: The road ahead for mDLs: Progress, challenges, and potential
The road ahead for mDLs: Progress, challenges, and potential Identity Week America 2026 is due to spotlight the advances in REAL compliant digital ID right across America, with the rapid expansion of mobile driving licences, integration with digital wallets, and...
Patient documents breached in health app used by 1.8 million users
One section of the Manage My Health patient portal, affecting thousands of private patient records, was hacked two days before New Years Eve. After an investigation, the breach was found in one module, Health Documents, in the app. The company was notified about an...
BruneiID launches, giving access to digital government with biometric authentication
After a gentle launch in November, Brunei has unveiled a personal digital identity fit for individuals accessing public services via a single login with biometric authentication. BruneiID’s development reflects strengthened digital governance and a desire to provide a...
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