We May Need Our Mobiles, But Do We Trust Them?
Guest Essay – Nicholas Rossman, Programme Director, Mobile Ecosystem Forum The widespread adoption of mobile services has brought concerns about identity security to the forefront. […]
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Mauritius Launches Mobil ID as a Key Component of its Digital Transformation Strategy
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” […]
Worldcoin Hit with Fine from Its LATAM Hub’s Capital
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 Launches Cryptomathic-secured Digital ID Wallet
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 […]
Updated EUDI Framework Addresses eSIMs, Authentication
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 […]
UK Digital ID Bill Falls as Surprise Election Gets Underway
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 […]
Hong Kong Privacy Watchdog Halts Worldcoin Operations
[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 […]
Aussie Gov’t Passes Digital ID Bill
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 […]
UK’s GDS Puts User Privacy at Center of New Digital ID Framework
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 […]
Kenyan Officials Highlight Data Security Amid Digital ID Rollout
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 […]
Amid Scrutiny, Worldcoin Bolsters Data Protections
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 […]
WEF Report Discusses Digital ID, ‘Behavioral Credentials’ in Metaverse
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 […]
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