Microsoft Makes Passwordless Authentication Default for New Accounts
Microsoft has officially made all newly created accounts passwordless by default, ushering in a major shift in how users authenticate their identities across…
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FaceTec Names Former Arizona DOT Facial Recognition Chief as Government Director
FaceTec has appointed Faith Contreras as its new Director of Government Outreach, marking a strategic move to strengthen the company’s engagement with public…
Mitek Systems Names Digital Identity Pioneer Garrett Gafke as New COO
Mitek Systems, Inc. has appointed digital identity veteran Garrett Gafke as its new Chief Operating Officer. The company framed the move as a signal of its…
Danish Football Club Gets Green Light for Stadium Facial Recognition System
The Danish Data Protection Agency has authorized FC Copenhagen to use facial recognition technology to improve security at football matches. The decision,…
ID Tech Digest – May 1, 2025
Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: FIDO Alliance…
OpenID Foundation to Demo Next-Gen Digital ID Tech with Major Tech Partners
The OpenID Foundation (OIDF) will host a global virtual demonstration on May 5, 2025, showcasing the next generation of digital identity credentials. Designed…
World Digital ID Platform Launches in Six US Cities, Plans Major Expansion
World, the digital identity verification platform formerly known as Worldcoin, has officially launched operations in the United States. The rollout marks a…
FIDO Alliance Launches Payment Authentication Working Group
The FIDO Alliance announced today the launch of a new Payments Working Group (PWG) focused on developing and implementing FIDO authentication solutions…
Gunnebo Deploys 150 Biometric Gates at China Airport
Gunnebo Entrance Control has completed a large-scale biometric security deployment at China’s Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, installing more than…
China Mandates Privacy Audits for Firms Handling Data of 10M+ Users
China has enacted a major new regulatory framework that expands data privacy oversight for companies handling large volumes of personal data. Effective today,…