Tinder to Extend Use of Selfie-based ‘ID Verification’ Feature
Tinder is expanding its use of selfie-based identity verification to more regions, the online dating platform has announced. The company first started piloting its “ID […]
Australia
Statutory Declarations Go Digital in Australia
Australians can now sign statutory declarations online using the country’s digital ID system, eliminating the need to visit a Justice of the Peace in person. […]
Australian Finance Minister Aims for Summer 2024 Digital ID Launch
Australia’s new digital ID system could materialize as early as next summer, suggest comments from the country’s Finance Minister, Katy Gallagher. Speaking at the Australian […]
TikTok Starts Rolling Out Passkey Support
TikTok, the popular social media platform, is taking a significant step towards enhancing user convenience and security by introducing support for passkeys on iPhones. This […]
Australian Government Unveils Biometric Digital ID Plan
Australia has announced a comprehensive “National Strategy for Identity Resilience,” aimed at bolstering the security and resilience of citizens’ identities. The strategy, developed through collaboration […]
Another Australian State Prepares to Pilot Mobile ID Tech
The Australian state of Victoria is following its compatriot New South Wales in exploring the potential of mobile ID technology. A new pilot in the […]
Papua New Guinea Lays Foundation for Digital ID
The island nation of Papua New Guinea has launched a “Digital ID Block” that will form the infrastructural foundation of a coming digital identity service […]
Digital ID Developments in the Caribbean, Australia, and Korea
This week has brought new digital ID developments on a few different fronts, demonstrating the breadth of progress across countries that are engaging in different […]
In Wake of Optus Hack, Australian Gov’t Explores Digital ID Solution
In the wake of the massive cyberattack against Australian telecom Optus, government officials in the country are considering the development of an expanded digital ID […]
Australia May Audit Digital myGovID System
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) could be taking a closer look at the country’s digital identity system in the coming year. The ANAO has […]
Australia’s Far-Right Pushes Back Against Digital IDs
Several of Australia’s more fringe right-wing parties are trying to drum up opposition to the country’s proposed digital ID program. The United Australia Party, One […]
Tasmania to Create Centralized Portal for Government e-Services
The government of Tasmania is moving forward with plans to create a comprehensive digital portal for residents looking to access government services online. Service Tasmania […]
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