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Australian teens say social media ban is futile and look to masks, parents' ID to dodge controls

Australian teens say social media ban is futile and look to masks, parents' ID to dodge controls

2026-04-26 Per Henrikson
A new survey found more than 60% of Australian kids between 12 and 15 are still...
Refinitiv to delete politicians’ [PEP] grandchildren from its World-Check database

Refinitiv to delete politicians’ [PEP] grandchildren from its World-Check database

2026-04-26 Ian Fleming
An unusual case was due to be heard in the High Court in April 2026. It was unus...
Google Wallet adds support for three more digital passport IDs

Google Wallet adds support for three more digital passport IDs

2026-04-25 Per Henrikson
We’re now seeing the ability to add passports from Brazil, Singapore, and Taiwan...
South Korea Tests Blockchain-Enhanced Digital Identity Card

South Korea Tests Blockchain-Enhanced Digital Identity Card

2026-04-25 Ian Fleming
The digital identity card will be trialled in nine regions, among them the citie...
Following Australia, Norway will ban social media for under-16s

Following Australia, Norway will ban social media for under-16s

2026-04-24 Per Henrikson
Norway’s Labour government will propose banning social media for under-16s and m...
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Entrust enhances platform to support stage 2 AML laws

Entrust enhances platform to support stage 2 AML laws

2026-04-23 Per Henrikson
Identity security solutions provider Entrust has expanded its identity verification solution in response to the introduction of Tranche 2 of Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing regime.
Veriff receives FIDO Alliance global certification for Full

Veriff receives FIDO Alliance global certification for Full

This milestone makes Veriff one of the first IDV providers globally to receive this certification, setting a new industry benchmark for accuracy and security.
Entrust Integrates Australia’s Document Verification Service (DVS) to Support AML/CFT-Ready Identity Verification

Entrust Integrates Australia’s Document Verification Service (DVS) to Support AML/CFT-Ready Identity Verification

Under Tranche 2 reforms, Australia’s AML/CTF regime will undergo its most significant expansion in nearly two decades. All reporting entities will need to strengthen identity verification and customer due diligence processes. Entrust Identity Verification unifies Australia DVS checks, biometrics, and AI‑driven fraud controls for all‑in‑one Australia-ready identity verification.

Peer to Peer Car Sharing with ComplyCube & Turo

Click2Check adds ID verification to mortgage adviser compliance platform using Mitek

Your PlayStation Account Is About to Need ID to Use Voice Chat in GTA Online using Yoti

Market
Google Wallet adds support for three more digital passport IDs

Google Wallet adds support for three more digital passport IDs

2026-04-25 Per Henrikson
We’re now seeing the ability to add passports from Brazil, Singapore, and Taiwan. To start the process, tap the ‘plus’ FAB (floating action button) and then ID. Under “ID pass,” select your passport.
South Korea Tests Blockchain-Enhanced Digital Identity Card

South Korea Tests Blockchain-Enhanced Digital Identity Card

The digital identity card will be trialled in nine regions, among them the cities of Sejong and Yeosu, and the counties of Geochang and Yeongnam. It will be made available to residents aged 17 and above in these specified regions.
Animoca’s Moca Network Integrates AIR Kit With Biletinial for Secure Digital Ticketing

Animoca’s Moca Network Integrates AIR Kit With Biletinial for Secure Digital Ticketing

The AIR Kit enables verifiable credentials, secure resale, and personalized rewards. The collaboration expands real-world Web3 adoption, giving users control over identity data while unlocking cross-platform benefits within an ecosystem reaching over 700 million potential users.

Sony Starts Enforcing PlayStation Age Verification; UK and Ireland Are First

South Africa's digital ID gets a targeted launch date

Sony will require age checks in the UK and Ireland to access PlayStation communication features

Technology
Identiv Expands ID-Safe NFC Tag Portfolio to Enable Secure Product Authentication, Tamper Detection, and Traceability

Identiv Expands ID-Safe NFC Tag Portfolio to Enable Secure Product Authentication, Tamper Detection, and Traceability

2026-04-20 Ian Fleming
The latest company information, including net asset values, performance, holding & sectors weighting, changes in voting rights, and directors and dealings.
World ID expands its ‘proof of human’ vision for the AI era

World ID expands its ‘proof of human’ vision for the AI era

New features, integrations, and agent tools aim to secure digital identity as AI reshapes the internet. But not everyone is convinced the approach is safe.
spektr: $20 Million Series A Raised To Build AI Agents For Automating Compliance Work In Financial Services

spektr: $20 Million Series A Raised To Build AI Agents For Automating Compliance Work In Financial Services

The system allows financial institutions to design customized onboarding and monitoring workflows, embedding AI agents directly into these processes to automate compliance operations at scale.

AstreaX Launches Digital Wallet to Transform Citizen Access to Government Services

OpenID launches working group to ease KYC with mDLs

Sybol, a Spain-based startup focused on corporate digital identity and verifiable credentials, raised over €1 mil

Legal
Refinitiv to delete politicians’ [PEP] grandchildren from its World-Check database

Refinitiv to delete politicians’ [PEP] grandchildren from its World-Check database

2026-04-26 Ian Fleming
An unusual case was due to be heard in the High Court in April 2026. It was unusual because, while there have been several data protection claims against know-your-client (KYC) databases, none had previously made it anywhere near trial.
Following Australia, Norway will ban social media for under-16s

Following Australia, Norway will ban social media for under-16s

Norway’s Labour government will propose banning social media for under-16s and making platforms responsible for age verification.
Refinitiv Settles Children's World-Check Privacy Claim

Refinitiv Settles Children's World-Check Privacy Claim

A court approved a settlement Monday between Refinitiv and two grandchildren of Serbian politicians over a claim that they were unlawfully identified as relatives of politically exposed people, before what would have been the first trial to consider data protection law and a know-your-client database.

US bill would mandate operating system-level age verification

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway.

Estonia is the rare EU country opposing bans on children’s social media use