In recent months, digital identity partnerships have seen a surge as companies focus on strengthening identity security, improving user experiences, and reducing fraud risks across various industries. A number of recent collaborations in this space … [Read more...] about New Partnerships Signal Flourishing Digital ID Ecosystem
ID Tech Digest – October 17, 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: Researchers Launch Compliance Evaluation Framework for EU AI Act ETH Zurich, INSAIT, and LatticeFlow … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – October 17, 2024
NIS2 Directive Takes Effect, Pushing EU to Stronger Cybersecurity Posture
Today marks a significant deadline for cybersecurity across the European Union, as Member States are required to have transposed the NIS2 Directive into their national legislation. The directive, formally known as the Directive on Security of Network … [Read more...] about NIS2 Directive Takes Effect, Pushing EU to Stronger Cybersecurity Posture
DHS Teams with SpruceID on Digital Credentials
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is collaborating with SpruceID to enhance the privacy and security of digital credentials for cross-border interactions. Part of the DHS's Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP), the initiative aims to … [Read more...] about DHS Teams with SpruceID on Digital Credentials
UK Fintech Firm Implements Random Selfie Checks to Fight Fraud
ANNA Money, a fintech company claiming a customer base of more than 100,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom, has announced biometric re-authentication measures to strengthen security against financial crime. The new … [Read more...] about UK Fintech Firm Implements Random Selfie Checks to Fight Fraud
Kazakhstan to Launch National System for Biometric Authentication by Year’s End: PM
Kazakhstan plans to launch a centralized national system for remote biometric authentication, marking a significant advancement in the country’s digital infrastructure. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced the initiative in response to an inquiry … [Read more...] about Kazakhstan to Launch National System for Biometric Authentication by Year’s End: PM
Decentralized Biometrics Can Avoid Risks of ‘Service Provider Supply Chain’: Privado ID Co-Founder
Privado ID co-founder Evin McMullen is making the case for a decentralized approach to the storage of biometric data. Speaking to Cointelegraph, McMullen argues that the centralized storage and processing of biometric data by Big Tech companies … [Read more...] about Decentralized Biometrics Can Avoid Risks of ‘Service Provider Supply Chain’: Privado ID Co-Founder
AI Update: Don’t Give Your Money to Anyone But Me
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: Meta has announced a text-to-video AI model called Movie Gen, positioning it as a rival to similar tools … [Read more...] about AI Update: Don’t Give Your Money to Anyone But Me
ID Tech Digest – October 1, 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: Further EES Delays ‘Cannot Be Completely Excluded’: European Commission The European Union's planned … [Read more...] about ID Tech Digest – October 1, 2024
Trinidad and Tobago to Implement e-Passports, Digital Travel Forms
Trinidad and Tobago will soon implement e-passports and digital embarking/disembarking forms, as announced by Finance Minister Colm Imbert during the budget presentation on September 30. The transition from machine-readable passports to e-passports … [Read more...] about Trinidad and Tobago to Implement e-Passports, Digital Travel Forms
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