UK Audit Office Says Legacy Data Still Blocks Digital Identity After Scheme Cancelled
Britain’s National Audit Office has published a lessons-learned report on digital identity, finding that the obstacles to proving who you are across government…
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Sweden Says State E-ID Applications Will Open on Dec. 1, 2026
Sweden says applications for its state e-ID, Sverige-id, will open on December 1, 2026, tied to the national ID card, a mobile app and the eIDAS timetable.
New Zealand Parliamentary Committee Recommends Social Media Restrictions for Under-16s
New Zealand’s Education and Workforce Committee has recommended the government move forward with restricting social media access for users under 16. The…
Northern Ireland Police Assess Live Facial Recognition Capability
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed it is exploring the potential use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology, including through…
UK Home Affairs Committee Inquiry Examines Digital ID Benefits and Risks
The UK Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee has opened an inquiry into “new forms of digital ID,” framing its work around both the potential uses of digital…
UK Proposal for National Police Service Includes Nationwide Facial Recognition Rollout
The UK government is proposing a new National Police Service (NPS) for England and Wales that would include a nationwide rollout of facial recognition…
House Democrats Move to Limit DHS Mobile Biometric Apps With New Mobile Phone Biometrics Privacy Bill
House Democrats have introduced legislation that would sharply restrict the Department of Homeland Security’s use of mobile biometric applications, including…
Met Police Says Croydon Live Facial Recognition Pilot Led to 100+ Arrests
The Metropolitan Police Service says a three-month live facial recognition pilot in Croydon led to more than 100 arrests and a 12 percent reduction in crime in…
Alabama Bill Would Authorize Optional Mobile Driver’s License and Digital State ID
An Alabama House bill would authorize the state to issue an optional mobile driver’s license and digital state identification credential, creating a legal…
UK Government Signals New Digital ID Leadership as Josh Simons Emerges as Likely Lead
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…