Italy has launched the pilot of its first digital ID system on October 23, 2024. The trial program is part of a larger initiative to digitize key identity documents and […]

The European Commission has issued a call for tenders to develop a privacy-preserving age verification solution, part of its ongoing efforts to protect minors online in line with the Digital […]

The Polish startup Authologic has raised $8.2 million in a Series A funding round. Its funding round was led by OpenOcean, a European venture capital firm, with participation from Peak […]

The Sovrin Foundation has announced that after seven years, it is now preparing for “the likely shutdown” of its platform by March 31, 2025 “or sooner”. Sovrin has been one […]

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 […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is significantly expanding its use of biometric technologies, particularly facial recognition and palm vein scanning, to streamline services and enhance security across various sectors. At […]

Sam Altman’s digital ID company has rebranded from its cryptocurrency-focused identity as “Worldcoin” to a more streamlined name – “World” – as it pivots towards identity verification technology. This shift, […]

ASSA ABLOY has established an agreement to sell its Citizen ID business to Japan-based Toppan. The Citizen ID business operates under ASSA ABLOY’s HID brand, and concerns the design and […]

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: Estonia Pursues Multimodal Biometric Enrolment App […]

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 […]