EU Pilots Privacy-Preserving Digital Age Verification System in Five Member States
The European Commission has selected Greece, France, Spain, Italy, and Denmark to pilot a new digital age verification system designed to protect minors online…
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Researchers Develop Optical Encryption System to Protect Facial Biometrics
Researchers in China have developed a cryptographic system designed to protect facial images during transmission and storage, using principles of optical…
Signicat Acquires Inverid, Expanding Mobile NFC Identity Verification Capabilities
Norwegian digital identity solutions provider Signicat has announced its acquisition of Dutch technology firm Inverid, expanding its capabilities in mobile…
Bluesky to Launch Age Verification for UK Users Ahead of Online Safety Act Deadline
Social media platform Bluesky will require age verification for users in the United Kingdom to comply with the country’s Online Safety Act. Under new…
AI Update: Groq Raises Money While Grok Raises Eyebrows
Welcome to the newest edition of ID Tech’s AI update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: OpenAI has tightened…
European Parliament Approves Entry/Exit System Rollout to Modernize Schengen Borders
The European Parliament has approved significant changes to border control procedures for non-EU nationals entering the Schengen Area, clearing the path for…
Anonybit and Armatura Expand Partnership to Boost Biometric Security in India and Middle East
Anonybit and Armatura have expanded their strategic partnership to bring secure biometric solutions to markets in India and the Middle East. The collaboration…
Illinois Court Rules BIPA Damages Cap Not Retroactive, Preserving Higher Liability in Older Cases
An Illinois federal district court has ruled that the August 2024 amendment to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which imposes limits on…
Metalenz and STMicroelectronics Expand Metasurface Optics Licensing Deal
Metalenz and STMicroelectronics (STM) have signed an expanded licensing agreement allowing STM to continue manufacturing metasurface optics based on Metalenz…
World Bank Debars Dutch Biometrics Firm GenKey Over Fraudulent Practices in Liberia Project
The World Bank has debarred Netherlands-based biometrics firm GenKey Solutions B.V. for engaging in fraudulent practices related to a World Bank-financed…