Monroe County Weighs Bill Requiring Businesses to Disclose Facial Recognition Use
A proposed law in Monroe County, New York, would require businesses such as grocery stores, restaurants, and banks to tell customers when they use facial…
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South Africa Opens Public Comment on Draft Regulations for Smartphone-Based Digital Identity System
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs published draft amended regulations under the Identification Act of 1997 last week, opening a public comment period…
Syracuse Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Ban Biometric Surveillance in Public Places
Syracuse lawmakers introduce legislation banning biometric surveillance in public places, part of coordinated city-county-state action prompted by Wegmans.
India Parliamentary Panel Urges Mandatory KYC for Social Media Apps
India’s parliamentary committee recommends mandatory KYC for social media, dating, and gaming platforms, citing a 239 percent rise in cybercrime against women.
Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Age Verification Bill, Citing Privacy Risks from Biometric and ID Submission
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 105 on April 3, 2026, blocking legislation that would have required websites where more than one-third of…
UK OfDIA Survey Finds Regulatory Fragmentation Top Barrier to Cross-Border Digital Identity
The UK’s Office for Digital Identities and Attributes has published the results of a stakeholder survey on the cross-border use of digital identities and…
ID Tech Digest – February 17, 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: Veriff Partners…
ID Tech Digest – January 26, 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: Mumbai Police Use…
Veridas Platform Supports Mexico’s New Mobile Line ID Rules
Veridas says its identity platform is being used by Mexican mobile operators to comply with new Guidelines for the Identification of Mobile Telephone Lines,…
India Mandates Biometric Liveness Detection and Geo-Tracking for Cryptocurrency KYC
India has mandated biometric liveness detection for cryptocurrency know-your-customer checks, requiring users to submit a live selfie that passes anti-spoofing…