Surprise general election announcement shelves Data Protection and Digital Information Bill
Rishi Sunak’s surprise call for a UK general election has shelved legislations that Parliament was in the midst of discussing for example, the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill. Cast off the table until parliament resumes after the election, it temporarily...
New privacy research pegs AI as a rival threat to cybercrime
New research* released today reveals the extent of concern regarding the future threat posed by AI and Machine learning to our privacy. Cybercrime is still seen as the main threat with 55%, but AI comes in close second at 53%. Despite AI being a relatively new...
Changes of social media companies driving “benefits” to make children’s digital lives safer – Report
"It is reasonable to conclude that legislation and regulation is driving the companies to make significant numbers of important child privacy and safety changes" - Steve Wood, PrivacyX Consulting, Author. The impact of regulation to make children's digital lives safer is shown to have been beneficial, by using the number of changes made by social media companies as a metric. The project that delved into reporting "Impact of regulation on...
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State of Michigan’s MiLogin supported by FIDO passkeys
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First look at the agenda… Identity Week America 2024
Get foresight of what fantastic talks and discussions will be hosted at Identity Week America 2024 with the early release of the agenda - now LIVE! With notable speakers from companies like Adobe and Prime Video, the Transportation Security Administration and more,...
Facial recognition solutions successfully implemented at Indian Railways, enhancing security across eastern train stations
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The risks of quantum computers for electronic identity documents and how to counter them
Quantum computers will be a game changer in many areas where complex calculations are required. However, they also entail a risk that should not be underestimated: current cryptography algorithms, such as those used in electronic ID documents and smart cards, might be...
MSC Cruises leverages face recognition technology from Neurotechnology to enhance passenger verification
MSC Cruises has integrated face verification technology from Neurotechnology to streamline the pre-enrolment and verification process for its passengers. This innovation captures each passenger’s photo during the pre-cruise check-in phase via a mobile phone or webcam....
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Eurotunnel versus Eurostar: two different entities “expanding service capacity” amid EU biometric border controls due this year
The Eurotunnel and Eurostar - looking to expand capacity for services that operate between major European cities - have announced conflicting views, reported in two Financial Times articles, on whether or not there will be significant disruption from the EU biometric...
Australia’s Digital ID Bill passed
Australia answers the need for a digital ID system, passing legislation and standards known as the Digital ID Bill 2024 and Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2024. The consequential bills create a set of standards about online security, use...
Finnish Border Guard pilots digital travel credentials at Helsinki Airport
The Finnish Border Guard has successfully piloted the Digital Travel Credential at Helsinki Airport. This innovative digital alternative to traditional passports aims to streamline border checks without compromising security. The pilot, conducted in collaboration with...
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We are excited to announce that the final agenda for the highly anticipated Identity Week Europe has been officially released! This year, we’re bringing together the brightest minds and leading innovators from around the globe to explore the latest in identity...
EGlobalSphere joins Class of 2024 Start-Up City promising “convenience, security and operational efficiency”┃Identity Week Europe 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5ngZfRPWBA&feature=youtu.be EGlobalSphere is redefining the digital identity management sphere by reinforcing the transition from physical cards to seamless mobile access solutions. This transformation approach, enabling...
HANCOM signs the agreement for investment of € 5M in the Spanish tech company Facephi, which consolidates its position in the Asia-Pacific region
HANCOM has signed the agreement for investment of €5M in the Spanish tech company Facephi, which consolidates its position in the Asia-Pacific region. Their joint plans, announced in March by means of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Korean Hancom Group and...
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First look at the agenda… Identity Week America 2024
Get foresight of what fantastic talks and discussions will be hosted at Identity Week America 2024 with the early release of the agenda - now LIVE! With notable speakers from companies like Adobe and Prime Video, the Transportation Security Administration and more,...
Last chance to save! Take a look inside at the final agenda 👀
We are excited to announce that the final agenda for the highly anticipated Identity Week Europe has been officially released! This year, we’re bringing together the brightest minds and leading innovators from around the globe to explore the latest in identity...
Uber Poland chooses Regula document readers to verify drivers
Uber Poland has chosen to implement Regula document readers to establish a robust and trustworthy identity verification process for drivers across the country. With this compact, yet powerful device, Uber has managed not only to properly authenticate drivers and their...
Regula now offers fully LED-equipped video spectral comparators
The company has achieved complete LED illuminator coverage by transitioning to innovative technologies for light sources in video spectral comparators. These hardware solutions cater to advanced forensic examinations of documents, banknotes, historical records, art,...
Passport features and curtailing fraud in applications with Renée Ong de Jong, Travel Documents Advisor, Netherlands Ministry of the Interior
At Identity Week Europe 2023, Renée Ong-De-Jong, Research and Development Advisor Travel Documents, Netherlands Ministry of the Interior, joined for a brief interview. Renée divulged plenty of updates around the tougher security measures of travel documents, as we...
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Changes of social media companies driving “benefits” to make children’s digital lives safer – Report
"It is reasonable to conclude that legislation and regulation is driving the companies to make significant numbers of important child privacy and safety changes" - Steve Wood, PrivacyX Consulting, Author. The impact of regulation to make children's digital lives safer...
First look at the agenda… Identity Week America 2024
Get foresight of what fantastic talks and discussions will be hosted at Identity Week America 2024 with the early release of the agenda - now LIVE! With notable speakers from companies like Adobe and Prime Video, the Transportation Security Administration and more,...
Facial recognition solutions successfully implemented at Indian Railways, enhancing security across eastern train stations
Indian Railways has successfully implemented state-of-the-art facial recognition solutions from Herta across its extensive network of train stations in the Eastern region. The project is the largest in the transport sector. Technology partner Herta has also been...
MSC Cruises leverages face recognition technology from Neurotechnology to enhance passenger verification
MSC Cruises has integrated face verification technology from Neurotechnology to streamline the pre-enrolment and verification process for its passengers. This innovation captures each passenger’s photo during the pre-cruise check-in phase via a mobile phone or webcam....
Eurotunnel versus Eurostar: two different entities “expanding service capacity” amid EU biometric border controls due this year
The Eurotunnel and Eurostar - looking to expand capacity for services that operate between major European cities - have announced conflicting views, reported in two Financial Times articles, on whether or not there will be significant disruption from the EU biometric...
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Changes of social media companies driving “benefits” to make children’s digital lives safer – Report
"It is reasonable to conclude that legislation and regulation is driving the companies to make significant numbers of important child privacy and safety changes" - Steve Wood, PrivacyX Consulting, Author. The impact of regulation to make children's digital lives safer...
Surprise general election announcement shelves Data Protection and Digital Information Bill
Rishi Sunak’s surprise call for a UK general election has shelved legislations that Parliament was in the midst of discussing for example, the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill. Cast off the table until parliament resumes after the election, it temporarily...
New privacy research pegs AI as a rival threat to cybercrime
New research* released today reveals the extent of concern regarding the future threat posed by AI and Machine learning to our privacy. Cybercrime is still seen as the main threat with 55%, but AI comes in close second at 53%. Despite AI being a relatively new...
State of Michigan’s MiLogin supported by FIDO passkeys
The State of Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) is looking to embed its MiLogin digital identity solution within the state's other agencies. The department's broad spectrum of responsibilities cover technology services as well as...
First look at the agenda… Identity Week America 2024
Get foresight of what fantastic talks and discussions will be hosted at Identity Week America 2024 with the early release of the agenda - now LIVE! With notable speakers from companies like Adobe and Prime Video, the Transportation Security Administration and more,...
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