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Federal Education Dept. Launches New FAFSA Fraud Prevention Tool

Federal Education Dept. Launches New FAFSA Fraud Prevention Tool

2026-04-27 Per Henrikson
Starting this week, students may encounter a new identity-verification step whil...
House Republicans Introduce Secure Data Act

House Republicans Introduce Secure Data Act

2026-04-27 Per Henrikson
A group of House Republicans introduced the SECURE Data Act and the GUARD Financ...
Guyana clarifies digital ID won't be used for voting

Guyana clarifies digital ID won't be used for voting

2026-04-27 Per Henrikson
Guyana ensures digital IDs won't replace voter IDs, emphasizing separate uses am...
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...
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Prove launched the Prove Identity Platform addressing both humans and AI agents

Prove launched the Prove Identity Platform addressing both humans and AI agents

2026-04-26 Per Henrikson
Prove Identity Platform is a unified platform that transforms identity from a one-time verification event into a persistent foundation of trust, built for a world where people, businesses, and AI agents must all be verified and trusted in real time.
Trust Stamp may offer up to $100 million of class A common stock, warrants, and units

Trust Stamp may offer up to $100 million of class A common stock, warrants, and units

The offering may include Class A common stock, warrants, and units, providing flexibility for future financing.
Entrust enhances platform to support stage 2 AML laws

Entrust enhances platform to support stage 2 AML laws

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

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

Peer to Peer Car Sharing with ComplyCube & Turo

Market
Guyana clarifies digital ID won't be used for voting

Guyana clarifies digital ID won't be used for voting

2026-04-27 Per Henrikson
Guyana ensures digital IDs won't replace voter IDs, emphasizing separate uses amid privacy concerns and developments in blockchain voting.
Google Wallet adds support for three more digital passport IDs

Google Wallet adds support for three more digital passport IDs

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.

Armenia approves legal framework for biometric passport and ID rollout

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

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

Technology
Federal Education Dept. Launches New FAFSA Fraud Prevention Tool

Federal Education Dept. Launches New FAFSA Fraud Prevention Tool

2026-04-27 Per Henrikson
Starting this week, students may encounter a new identity-verification step while filing out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as the Trump administration continues to prioritize cracking down on fraud.
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

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

AstreaX Launches Digital Wallet to Transform Citizen Access to Government Services

OpenID launches working group to ease KYC with mDLs

Legal
House Republicans Introduce Secure Data Act

House Republicans Introduce Secure Data Act

2026-04-27 Per Henrikson
A group of House Republicans introduced the SECURE Data Act and the GUARD Financial Data Act on April 22, aiming to establish a national data privacy framework that would override existing state privacy regulations.
Refinitiv to delete politicians’ [PEP] grandchildren from its World-Check database

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

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

US bill would mandate operating system-level age verification

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