Philippines Rolls Out Digital National ID
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have launched the country’s Digital National ID. The digital ID serves […]
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Passkeys Come to Payments via New Visa Service
Visa has brought passkeys to payments, announcing that customers can now authorize payments through a biometric scan on their smartphone or computer when making a […]
Google Is Letting Users Control Apps with Their Facial Expressions
Google’s Project Gameface, presented at this week’s Google I/O event, represents a notable advancement in accessibility technology through the integration of biometric and facial recognition […]
UK Regulator Focuses on Age Verification in Children’s Safety Codes
Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, has announced a comprehensive set of proposed measures aimed at enhancing online safety for children, as outlined in their draft […]
Microsoft Enables Passkey Login for Consumer Accounts
Microsoft has announced the full rollout of passkey support for all consumer accounts, expanding the feature beyond Windows 11 to include Windows, Android, and iOS […]
Draft Bill Would Establish Formal Worldcoin Regulation in Argentina
An Argentinian lawmaker has introduced a draft bill focused on regulating the operations of Worldcoin and its biometric data collection practices in the country. The […]
Bitcoin ‘Maximalist’ Launches Worldcoin Rival
MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, is delving into the realm of digital ID through the launch of a new system anchored on the Bitcoin blockchain, […]
OnlyFans Faces Ofcom Investigation Over Digital Age Assurance
Ofcom, the UK’s regulatory body for communications, has initiated an investigation into OnlyFans, an adult content subscription platform. The probe centers on concerns that the […]
Worldcoin Execs Meet Malaysian Officials Amid Global Expansion
Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project seeking to establish a global digital identity-based financial network, has been addressing privacy concerns raised about its iris-scanning technology in Malaysia. […]
NIST Offers Passkey Guidance in Digital Identity Guidelines Supplement
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has announced a new supplement to the NIST SP 800-63B Digital Identity Guidelines, which provides interim guidance for […]
Worldcoin Unveils Layer 2 Plan for Digital Identity Platform
Worldcoin has unveiled World Chain, a blockchain platform that will be closely linked to its digital ID platform. The startup, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam […]
Australian State Pioneers Digital Birth Certificates
New South Wales (NSW) has launched an Australia-first trial offering digital birth certificates as part of its efforts to enhance digital identity systems. The trial, […]
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