Service NSW Launches Digital Birth Certificate for 16-to-21-Year-Olds
Service NSW has launched a digital birth certificate for young people in New South Wales, making it available through the Service NSW app to people aged 16 to…
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Australia’s Age Verification Rules for Adult Content Take Effect, Prompting Pushback
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has brought sweeping age verification requirements into force, requiring pornography websites, app stores, AI chatbots, and…
NativeID Launches Free Digital Identity Page for SMEs Facing Impersonation Scams
Nigeria-based NativeID has launched a free digital identity page for businesses, targeting a problem that many smaller companies know well but that rarely gets…
Cumbria Police Use Live Facial Recognition for First Time at Brunton Park Match
Cumbria Police used live facial recognition for the first time on Friday at Carlisle United’s match against Barrow AFC at Brunton Park, making Cumbria one of…
Australia Opens Consultation on World-First Digital ID Redress Framework with Rights to Apology and Financial Compensation
Australia’s Department of Finance opened consultation on March 4, 2026 on the Digital ID Amendment (Redress Framework) Rules 2026, proposing what would be a…
New South Wales Expands Digital ID Approach Using Document Checks and Selfie Matching
New South Wales is advancing its government-operated Digital ID program through Service NSW, combining identity document verification with selfie-based facial…
Hinge Makes Face Check Mandatory as UK and Australia Age Verification Rules Drive Dating App Biometrics
Hinge now requires Face Check for users in markets where the feature is active, shifting from optional identity verification to mandatory selfie-capture…
Australian Tribunal Partially Overturns Bunnings Facial Recognition Privacy Breach Ruling
The Administrative Review Tribunal of Australia has partially overturned the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s ruling that found hardware…
ID Tech Digest – November 26, 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: Developer Tools…
Australian Immi App Brings Remote Passport and Facial Biometrics to Visa Process
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs is expanding the use of its Immi App, a mobile application that allows eligible visa applicants to submit passport…