Spain’s data protection authority has warned that the EU Digital Identity Wallet, depending on how member states and companies build it, could shut vulnerable groups out of essential services instead […]

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to appoint Labour MP Josh Simons to a senior role overseeing digital reform, positioning him as a central political figure in the government’s […]

The UK government is actively “considering options” for a “physical alternative” to its planned national digital identity, a minister confirmed this week. This move is designed to address significant, widespread […]

The Scottish government is working to expand its ScotAccount digital identity system to more public services, while also exploring interoperability with the UK government’s Gov.UK One Login system, according to […]

A new report on Bhutan’s National Digital Identity (NDI) system, developed in collaboration with the Trust over IP (ToIP) Foundation, offers an illuminating review of one of the world’s pioneering […]

Humanity Protocol has announced a $30 million seed round, spearheaded by Kingsway Capital, with significant investments from Animoca Brands, Blockchain.com, Hashed, Shima Capital, and other prominent investors. The funding aims […]

Sumsub has announced the expansion of its Non-Doc Identity Verification solution to Norway and Denmark, extending its reach to over 2.9 billion people across four continents, including Africa, Eurasia, North […]

Yoti is hoping to use digital identities to advance conservation efforts in Southern Africa. To that end, the company has issued an African Conservation Challenge, offering a $15,000 prize to […]

The Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) has released a new report that suggests that the majority of Canadians would be receptive to some form of digital identity. […]

A senior executive with the United Nations’ refugee agency has taken another high-profile opportunity to highlight the benefits of the biometric identification of displaced persons. The executive in this case […]