Mobile Student ID Comes to British Columbia
The University of Victoria (UVic) has introduced a mobile “ONECard”, becoming the first post-secondary institution in British Columbia to offer a contactless digital ID card. […]
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Nametag Introduces Deepfake Detection to Bolster Identity Verification Security
Nametag has launched Deepfake Defense, a new feature designed to detect and block deepfake attacks using generative AI technologies. Announced at the Oktane conference, this […]
CUDIS Integrates World ID for Secure Biometric Digital Identity on Smart Ring
Blockchain-based smart ring startup CUDIS has integrated the World App, enabling users to verify and secure their biometric data through World ID, a digital identity […]
French Court Orders ISPs to Block Porn Sites Without Age Verification
The Paris Court of Appeal has ruled that internet service providers (ISPs) must block access to non-European adult websites that fail to implement effective age […]
Android 15 Introduces Enhanced Security with Passkeys and AI-Driven Theft Protection
With the release of Android 15, Google has implemented key security features aimed at improving user protection and convenience, particularly through the integration of passkeys […]
New Partnerships Drive Growth in the Digital ID Ecosystem
The digital identity ecosystem is seeing rapid growth, marked by new partnerships focused on enhancing security, improving user experiences, and reducing fraud risks across industries. […]
Researchers Collaborate with Red Cross to Develop Biometric ID System for Humanitarian Aid
A team of researchers from Germany’s CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has partnered with the International […]
New ISO/IEC Standard Expands Remote Identity Verification via Mobile Driver’s License
The recently published ISO/IEC TS 18013-7:2024 standard enables the remote use of mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) for digital identity verification. Developed by the International Organization […]
Estonia to Develop Multimodal Biometric Enrolment App for e-Residency Program
Estonia’s Ministry of the Interior’s Information Technology and Development Center (Siseministeeriumi Infotehnoloogia- ja Arenduskeskus) has issued a tender notice (No. 611304-2024) to create a new […]
DHS Partners with SpruceID to Enhance Digital Credential Privacy and Security
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has partnered with SpruceID to enhance privacy and security in digital credentials for cross-border interactions. The initiative is […]
Uganda’s NIRA Launches Nationwide Digital ID Enrollment Ahead of 2026 Elections
Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has initiated a nationwide digital identity enrolment drive, aiming to register at least 17.2 million citizens aged 17 and […]
Mastercard Launches Age Verification Service for Digital Transactions
Mastercard has announced a new service called “Identity Attribute Verification,” aimed at providing merchants with a way to confirm additional attributes of cardholders, such as […]
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