OSIA specification officially recognised as ITU-T Recommendation
The OSIA specification is officially recognised as an international standard by the International Telecommunication Union’s Telecommunication Standardisation sector. Secure Identity Alliance's open standard enables seamless connectivity between all the foundational...
Read our latest report charting the global developments in biometric data collection
Since 2001, The U.S Customs and Border Protection has been delivering its “touchless experience” mandate to implement a biometric traveller verification service across ports of entry in the U.S. After the landmark 9/11 terrorist attacks, security for the United States...
Heathrow warns of ETA disadvantage for transit passengers
Heathrow has warned about the cost of ETAs amid a drop in transit passengers taking long haul flights through the UK. Whilst Heathrow, the UK’s busiest airport, approves the “overall rationale” behind ETAs enhancing passenger pre-checks, a statement suggested the cost would be a deterrent for long-haul visitors. In comparison to EU hubs, Heathrow indicated a feeling that UK airports could be at a “competitive disadvantage” if ETAs apply to...
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Target at centre of lawsuit for flouting Illinois’ biometric privacy law
An anti-privacy sanction hits Targets after claims the company flouted the common biometric privacy law in Illinois. The state of Illinois upholds the law to protect against the unlawful collection and sharing of biometric information without consent. The Illinois...
Introducing our new secure credential panel
Join us on day 1 at Identity Week Europe to hear from these industry pioneers discussing all things secure credentials. Antonia Rana, Scientific Officer, European Commission Cor de Jonge, Team Lead & Business Owner PKI, Judicial Information Service, Ministry of...
Canada seeks facial recognition tech to enhance border crossing
The Government of Canada has initiated a competitive procurement process targeting technological vendors capable of delivering sophisticated facial recognition solutions. This initiative aims to bolster the Canada Border Services Agency's efforts to streamline and...
Just announced: Stellar panel at Identity Week Europe 2024
Just announced. See this stellar panel taking place at Identity Week Europe 2024, on 11-12 June in Amsterdam covering digital ID in government, identity for citizens and non-citizens alike, and the benefit of accessible credentials! Featuring: ➡ Raffaele Angius,...
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill – Framework for safe provision of UK online digital verification services faces scrutiny in House of Lords
Part 2 of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, concerning the safe provision of online digital verification services in the UK, faced scrutiny in the House of Lords this week. The relevant clauses of the bill establish a regulatory framework to make it...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: pioneering digital identity in Europe
The Agency for Identification Documents, Registers and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IDDEEA) is at the forefront of digital innovation, steering the country towards becoming one of the leading nation in Europe for digital identity. Managing a set of...
Ian Glazer: IDPro collaboration to tackle pertinent identity challenges
https://youtu.be/Ya0xxg3ZQeM In summary, we aim to encapsulate a series of pertinent questions regarding the role and vision of IDPro in the digital identity sphere. The interview with Ian Glazer touches on how IDPro fosters unity and collaboration among...
IDnow bridges the AI-human divide with new expert-led video verification solution
New VideoIdent Flex elevates trust with a human touch in the face of rising fraud and the closing of physical bank branches. IDnow, a leading identity verification provider in Europe, has unveiled VideoIdent Flex, a new version of its expert-led video verification...
AFM raises alarm over minor access to ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ services
The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), concerns have been raised over the access of minors to 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) services. Despite active measures taken by BNPL providers—Billink, In3, Klarna, and Riverty, including the establishment of a...
Security first: face recognition at Jorge Chávez International Airport
As one of Peru’s vital gateways for travellers and cargo, the modification of Jorge Chávez International Airport to enhance security involves embracing a modern Entry/Exit System with biometric touchpoints dotted along the passenger journey. RecFaces, a leading facial...
Inquiry into monstrous crimes against Sarah Everard – James Cleverly announces plans for automated police vetting process
The monstrous crimes committed against Sarah Everard - rape, murder, kidnap, false arrest and deception by a serving metropolitan police officer - finally exposed a culture of abuse of power within our policing system. This was a landmark case which broke public trust...
SECURITY DOCUMENT WORLD
Selecting the appropriate security stitching thread
Arguably the most important document for any individual is their passport. As well as serving as a key means of identification and passage from one country to another, the passport also chronicles personal travel history. Whilst this is clearly useful in many ways,...
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IdentityWeek.net’s news coverage is closely tied to the work undertaken by the entire identity ecosystem that secures transactions, protects genuine identities and detects fraudsters. The industry participates every year across our unmatched series of identity-focused...
Get your hands on a FREE pass to Identity Week Europe 2024
Did you know there IS FREE entry to Identity Week Europe 2024? If you are a member of an end-user entity, including government, banks, travel you can apply now for a complimentary VIP Guest Pass (worth $1295) which provides full access to panel sessions and...
America’s largest and most trusted identity event returns in September!
https://youtu.be/7PPKDaazP_0 Identity Week America is back in September!Imagine an extraordinary gathering where innovation, security, and identity converge. Welcome to Identity Week America, the premier event that brings together 4,000+ industry leaders,...
Major document fraud ring dismantled in Greece
The Hellenic Police, in a significant operation supported by Europol, have cracked down on an Athens-based criminal network accused of document fraud and migrant smuggling, leading to the seizure of almost 5,000 forged documents. This international operation, spanning...
PLANET BIOMETRICS
Read our latest report charting the global developments in biometric data collection
Since 2001, The U.S Customs and Border Protection has been delivering its “touchless experience” mandate to implement a biometric traveller verification service across ports of entry in the U.S. After the landmark 9/11 terrorist attacks, security for the United States...
Target at centre of lawsuit for flouting Illinois’ biometric privacy law
An anti-privacy sanction hits Targets after claims the company flouted the common biometric privacy law in Illinois. The state of Illinois upholds the law to protect against the unlawful collection and sharing of biometric information without consent. The Illinois...
Canada seeks facial recognition tech to enhance border crossing
The Government of Canada has initiated a competitive procurement process targeting technological vendors capable of delivering sophisticated facial recognition solutions. This initiative aims to bolster the Canada Border Services Agency's efforts to streamline and...
AFM raises alarm over minor access to ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ services
The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), concerns have been raised over the access of minors to 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) services. Despite active measures taken by BNPL providers—Billink, In3, Klarna, and Riverty, including the establishment of a...
Security first: face recognition at Jorge Chávez International Airport
As one of Peru’s vital gateways for travellers and cargo, the modification of Jorge Chávez International Airport to enhance security involves embracing a modern Entry/Exit System with biometric touchpoints dotted along the passenger journey. RecFaces, a leading facial...
DIGITAL ID
Heathrow warns of ETA disadvantage for transit passengers
Heathrow has warned about the cost of ETAs amid a drop in transit passengers taking long haul flights through the UK. Whilst Heathrow, the UK’s busiest airport, approves the “overall rationale” behind ETAs enhancing passenger pre-checks, a statement suggested the cost...
OSIA specification officially recognised as ITU-T Recommendation
The OSIA specification is officially recognised as an international standard by the International Telecommunication Union’s Telecommunication Standardisation sector. Secure Identity Alliance's open standard enables seamless connectivity between all the foundational...
Introducing our new secure credential panel
Join us on day 1 at Identity Week Europe to hear from these industry pioneers discussing all things secure credentials. Antonia Rana, Scientific Officer, European Commission Cor de Jonge, Team Lead & Business Owner PKI, Judicial Information Service, Ministry of...
Just announced: Stellar panel at Identity Week Europe 2024
Just announced. See this stellar panel taking place at Identity Week Europe 2024, on 11-12 June in Amsterdam covering digital ID in government, identity for citizens and non-citizens alike, and the benefit of accessible credentials! Featuring: ➡ Raffaele Angius,...
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill – Framework for safe provision of UK online digital verification services faces scrutiny in House of Lords
Part 2 of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, concerning the safe provision of online digital verification services in the UK, faced scrutiny in the House of Lords this week. The relevant clauses of the bill establish a regulatory framework to make it...
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