Apple Adds Face ID Authentication for Trusted Computers in iOS 18.2 Beta
Apple has introduced a new Face ID authentication option in iOS 18.2 Beta 2 that allows users to trust computers using facial recognition instead of entering…
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XRP Ledger’s DID Amendment Brings Decentralized Identity to Blockchain Transactions
The XRP Ledger has implemented its Digital Identity (DID) Amendment through XLS-40, marking a significant development in blockchain-based identity management.…
Malaysia’s Targeted Fuel Subsidy Overhaul Would Use MyKad Biometric ID
Malaysia’s government is proposing a significant overhaul of its fuel subsidy system using MyKad, the national biometric identity card that has been in use…
Australia to Require Age Verification for Social Media, Bans Users Under 16
Australia has announced plans to implement what could become the world’s strictest social media age verification requirements, with Prime Minister Anthony…
SITA and IDEMIA Partner to Enhance Digital Identity Security in Air Travel
SITA and IDEMIA Public Security have announced a partnership to enhance interoperability and security within air travel identity systems. The collaboration…
China Launches Network ID Platform as Digital Yuan Expansion Continues
China’s Ministry of Public Security and the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) have jointly introduced a new network identity proposal that aims to…
Committee Urges New Rules for Facial Recognition as UK Retail Crime Hits Record Levels
The UK House of Lords’ Justice and Home Affairs Committee has called for new regulations governing facial recognition technology, following an inquiry into…
Biometric Adoption Soars Among Travelers, IATA Survey Finds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released findings from its 2024 Global Passenger Survey showing strong passenger preference for…
ID Tech Digest – November 6, 2024
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: TECH5 to Provide…
Exclusive: Humanity Protocol to Expand Into Hardware for Biometric Digital ID
Founder Maps Out Campus Enrolment Plans, Mobile Dongle Launch as User Base Passes 500,000 Humanity Protocol has already surpassed half a million users, and is…