Global efforts to combat mobile phone theft and identity theft saw significant developments in 2024, marked by major law enforcement operations and legislative initiatives across […]

Mauritius has officially launched its Mobil ID digital identity card, a major milestone in the nation’s ongoing digital transformation efforts under the “Digital Mauritius 2030” […]

Buenos Aires Province has fined Worldcoin 194 million pesos for irregular handling of biometric data. Imposed by the Ministry of Production, Science, and Technological Innovation, […]

Belgium’s Federal Public Service Policy and Support (BOSA), in partnership with Cryptomathic, has secured the country’s new digital identity wallet. The digital ID system, aligning […]

With its regulatory framework now taking effect, the European Union’s emerging digital ID system has received an update to its open-source architecture. Version 1.4.0 of […]

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s call for a surprise election has stalled the passage of legislation that would have made a significant impact on the United […]

[UPDATE 05/23/24: This story has been updated to include a response from Worldcoin.] Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has concluded a three-month investigation into Worldcoin, resulting […]

The Australian government has passed the Digital ID Bill 2024, paving the way for a national digital ID system. Digital ID Bill 2024 will establish […]

The UK’s Government Digital Service (GDS) has unveiled a set of principles designed to guide the use of digital identity verification within government services, with […]

Kenya’s Immigration and Citizen Services Cabinet Secretary, Julius Bitok, is emphasizing the government’s commitment to data security during the implementation of its new digital Identity […]

Worldcoin has announced a couple of significant updates to its World ID digital identity platform, despite recent intensification in the regulatory scrutiny it has faced […]

A new report from the World Economic Forum suggests that digital ID is a cornerstone in the evolving concept of metaverse identity, expanding beyond traditional […]