UK Consumer Trust in Digital ID Lags Behind Global Counterparts, Checkout.com Finds
New research from Checkout.com reveals that only 32 percent of UK consumers trust digital identification solutions, placing the UK among the least trusting…
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Data Breach Lawsuits Target Dating App Tea Amid Rising Biometric Privacy Concerns
Tea, a women-focused dating app known for its selfie-based safety verification, is facing multiple class-action lawsuits after a July data breach exposed…
China Warns of National Security Risks From Biometric Crypto Projects
China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) has issued a public warning about cryptocurrency ventures that collect sensitive biometric data, identifying such…
OCR Studio Launches Biometric Age Verification Tool Ahead of UK Safety Law Enforcement
OCR Studio has launched a new age verification tool aimed at helping online platforms meet compliance requirements under the UK’s Online Safety Act. The…
Staffy Health Introduces Biometric Check-In and Device Policy for Healthcare Contractors
Toronto-based healthcare staffing platform Staffy Health has introduced new digital security measures that combine biometric identity checks with a one-device…
New Zealand Launches AI Strategy Alongside Privacy Reform Efforts
New Zealand has launched its first national artificial intelligence strategy, outlining principles for responsible AI use while reaffirming commitments to…
Zuckerberg and Meta Directors Settle $8 Billion Shareholder Privacy Lawsuit
Mark Zuckerberg and a group of current and former directors of Meta Platforms have agreed to settle an $8 billion shareholder lawsuit over privacy failures,…
Mexico to Roll Out Voluntary Biometric CURP IDs in 2026
Mexico is launching a national digital ID overhaul in 2026, introducing a new biometric version of the Unique Population Registry Code (CURP). The update,…
ID Tech Digest – July 11, 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: Artius.iD and Pod…
Irish Civil Liberties Group Urges Government to Drop Appeal Over Unlawful Biometric Data Collection
Ireland’s leading civil rights organization has urged the Department of Social Protection (DSP) to withdraw its appeal against a major ruling that found the…