TECH5 Voter ID App Used in Major Omani Elections
A digital ID app secured by biometrics has once again been used in elections in Oman. Developed by TECH5 and Dubai-based Uqudo, the “Antakhib” app verifies end […]
United Kingdom
UK’s First Accredited Digital Proof of Age Card to Begin Testing
United Kingdom-based Luciditi has launched the first digital proof of age credential to be accredited under the Home Office-backed Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS), […]
Proposed Digital ID for Metaverse Raises ‘Social Credit’ Concerns
China Mobile, the country’s state-owned telecommunications company, has proposed a “Digital Identity System” for the so-called ‘metaverse’ in negotiations with the United Nations’ International Telecommunications […]
Mastercard Solution Certified Under UK’s Digital ID Framework
Mastercard has been certified as an identity provider under the UK’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF), allowing it to offer “ID”, its digital […]
New Partnership Elevates Digital ID in UK Construction Sector
A new partnership between Pagabo and Construct.id is set to make digital identity even more prominent in the United Kingdom’s construction sector. Pagabo offers a […]
UK’s Proposed Crypto Regulations Would Extend Need for Strong KYC: Onfido
Onfido is drawing attention to regulatory proposals that could prompt a wave of demand for digital identity verification solution in the United Kingdom’s cryptocurrency space. […]
Certifications and Partnerships Flourish Under UK’s Digital ID Frameworks
A flurry of activity under the United Kingdom’s recently implemented digital identity frameworks suggests that the country’s carefully regulated embrace of such technologies has galvanized […]
Selfie-based Background Checks Gain Traction in UK
London-based background screening specialist Vetting.com has partnered with Mitek to facilitate background checks under the United Kingdom’s new framework for conducting such checks remotely. In […]
UK’s Digital Employee Verification Rules Come Into Effect
New employee verification requirements have come into effect in the United Kingdom, cementing an important new role for identity companies like Yoti and HooYu in […]
Experian Joins iProov and Deloitte in UK’s Digital ID Program
The United Kingdom’s Digital Identities Programme continues to take shape, with the Government Digital Service having established two multi-million-dollar contracts with Experian. As UKAuthority reports, […]
Onfido Explains How UK Privacy Bill Is ‘Positive Step’ In Global Patchwork
The United Kingdom government is looking to implement its own digital privacy legislation, and Onfido is seeking to clarify what it’s all about with a […]
New UK Border Control Scheme to Require Selfies From EU Visitors
“The system will be based on facial recognition, and is aimed at enabling contactless border screening.” The United Kingdom is getting ready to implement a […]
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