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ID Tech Digest – September 24, 2026

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: Ofcom…

September 24, 2026

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Ofcom Investigates Pornhub’s Use of Apple Age Assurance in UK

UK regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation into Pornhub operator Aylo’s use of Apple’s device-level age assurance to control access to the adult site.…

September 24, 2026

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UK Plans Under-16 Social Media Ban, Putting Age Assurance at the Center

The UK government says it will bar social media platforms from offering their services to users under 16, a move that turns on the question of how platforms…

June 15, 2026

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Malaysia Enforces Social Media Age Checks and Advertiser Verification as New MyKad Rolls Out

Malaysia has begun enforcing identity-linked online safety rules as the country also starts a phased national identity card redesign, putting identity…

June 1, 2026

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ID Tech Digest – July 28, 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: Credence ID Joins…

July 28, 2025

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ID Tech Digest – July 14, 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: Bluesky to Launch…

July 14, 2025

UK to Launch Digital Driving Licenses This Year

The United Kingdom plans to introduce digital driving licenses in 2025 as part of its broader GOV.UK One Login initiative, which has already integrated 50…

January 20, 2025

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UK Mandates Age Verification for Porn Sites by 2025

The UK’s communications regulator Ofcom has announced new requirements for websites hosting pornographic content to implement strict age verification measures…

January 16, 2025

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UK Media Regulator Fines TikTok £1.875M for Failing to Provide Accurate Information

TikTok has been fined nearly £1.9 million by Ofcom, the UK’s media regulator, for failing to provide accurate information regarding its parental controls in…

July 25, 2024

Australia to Select Independent Expert for Age Estimation Testing

Australia is moving forward with a trial to assess age verification technologies, managed by the Department of Communications—though the technical…

June 3, 2024

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