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Cyber security company Rubrik launches Identity Resilience: protection beyond data

Cyber security company Rubrik launches Identity Resilience: protection beyond data

2025-04-24 Ian Fleming
Rubrik's Identity Resilience aims to protect the most common entry points for at...
Ofcom finalises rules for tech firms to protect children online

Ofcom finalises rules for tech firms to protect children online

2025-04-24 Ian Fleming
The final version of rules the regulator says will offer children in the UK "tra...
UK digital identity suppliers concerned that government’s digital wallet will gain a monopoly in the market

UK digital identity suppliers concerned that government’s digital wallet will gain a monopoly in the market

2025-04-24 Per Henrikson
The digital identity sector is calling on the government to amend its forthcomin...
NHS.net Connect roadmap published to outline functionality, Copilot adoption, technical release plan

NHS.net Connect roadmap published to outline functionality, Copilot adoption, technical release plan

2025-04-24 Ian Fleming
The NHS.net Connect roadmap has been published, outlining plans for functionalit...
BlackCloak Launches AI-Powered Identity Verification for Executive Deepfake Protection

BlackCloak Launches AI-Powered Identity Verification for Executive Deepfake Protection

2025-04-23 Per Henrikson
BlackCloak unveils a groundbreaking solution to combat deepfake threats targetin...
Players
Morocco’s Reusable e-ID Reg-Tech, VOVE ID, Secures Funding from Baobab Network

Morocco’s Reusable e-ID Reg-Tech, VOVE ID, Secures Funding from Baobab Network

2025-04-22 Per Henrikson
With a 'verify once, use everywhere' model (Reusable Verified Credentials), the platform enables users to leverage a single verified digital identity across multiple services.
Identity verification company Privado ID and age estimation provider Privately selected for European Blockchain Sandbox

Identity verification company Privado ID and age estimation provider Privately selected for European Blockchain Sandbox

The age assurance tool is designed to avoid disclosing sensitive personal information by leveraging zero-knowledge proofs and verifiable credentials.
Open Banking Powers New Sumsub-Volt Digital ID Verification System

Open Banking Powers New Sumsub-Volt Digital ID Verification System

The new Penny Drop Verification system is expected to reduce fraud risks while simplifying the user experience, addressing growing demands for both security and convenience in digital verification processes.

Dutch identity verification firm Inverid joins FIDO Alliance to bring NFC expertise to DocAuth

Chilean digital identity startup Soyio announces $1M investment

Entrust signs Philippines-based Security Bank for electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) process and augment digital onboarding

Market
Cyber security company Rubrik launches Identity Resilience: protection beyond data

Cyber security company Rubrik launches Identity Resilience: protection beyond data

2025-04-24 Ian Fleming
Rubrik's Identity Resilience aims to protect the most common entry points for attackers – human and non-human identities (NHIs) – to help organizations maintain operations with minimal downtime. With Identity Resilience, it also wants to cover identities in addition to data and intercept them as an attack path.
UK digital identity suppliers concerned that government’s digital wallet will gain a monopoly in the market

UK digital identity suppliers concerned that government’s digital wallet will gain a monopoly in the market

The digital identity sector is calling on the government to amend its forthcoming data legislation, and to change policy around use of the Gov.uk Wallet ; which was technology secretary Peter Kyle’s flagship announcement as part of his new digital strategy.
NHS.net Connect roadmap published to outline functionality, Copilot adoption, technical release plan

NHS.net Connect roadmap published to outline functionality, Copilot adoption, technical release plan

The NHS.net Connect roadmap has been published, outlining plans for functionality, identity and security, Copilot adoption, Intune enhancements and more for 2025 and beyond.

Indonesia’s new digital ID aims to make it easier for citizens to access public services

Capgemini positions itself as global KYC and FCC transformation provider via acquisition

Swiss e-ID to face another referendum

Technology
BlackCloak Launches AI-Powered Identity Verification for Executive Deepfake Protection

BlackCloak Launches AI-Powered Identity Verification for Executive Deepfake Protection

2025-04-23 Per Henrikson
BlackCloak unveils a groundbreaking solution to combat deepfake threats targeting executives and high-net-worth individuals, enhancing digital executive protection.
Regula Becomes the First to Verify All Dynamic Security Features in Remote Document Checks

Regula Becomes the First to Verify All Dynamic Security Features in Remote Document Checks

With the recent update of its Document Reader SDK, Regula became the first identity verification (IDV) vendor to make it possible to verify all the dynamic security features of documents in real time.
CSI (US-KY) introduces AI-driven AML compliance and fraud detection solutions with Dataseers

CSI (US-KY) introduces AI-driven AML compliance and fraud detection solutions with Dataseers

CSI has rolled out AI-based platforms TruDetect and TruProtect, for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and fraud detection. These tools are powered by B2B SaaS firm DATASEERS.

Instagram Implements Expanded AI Age Checking, New Parent Prompts

Nametag integrates with Aadhaar, enabling selfie verification for 1B in India

ShareRing joins Australian government trial for age verification

Legal
Ofcom finalises rules for tech firms to protect children online

Ofcom finalises rules for tech firms to protect children online

2025-04-24 Ian Fleming
The final version of rules the regulator says will offer children in the UK "transformational new protections" online have been published. Sites will have to change the algorithms that recommend content to young people and introduce beefed-up age checks by 25 July or face big fines.
EU publishes call for consultations on EUDI Wallet specifications

EU publishes call for consultations on EUDI Wallet specifications

The European Union has issued a call for a public consultation on 12 new Implementing Acts, most of them focused on trust services for the EUDI Wallet.
Pornhub faces new hurdles as France and United Kingdom enforce age verification laws

Pornhub faces new hurdles as France and United Kingdom enforce age verification laws

The countries enforce digital ID or facial recognition to block underage access.

NO FAKES Act: Protecting Against Unauthorized Deepfakes

Nebraska social media age-verification bill moves forward

Age verification for adult sites comes into force in France