2026-10-04
Per Henrikson
New SIM-based authentication extends silent, carrier-grade recognition to Wi-Fi and mobile web allowing businesses to recognize customers instantly without a text code, as Prove surpasses 10 billion authentications a year
Socure announced U.S. mobile driver’s license (mDL) verification in DocV, its identity verification product. Organizations can now verify mDLs cryptographically against the issuing state authority, presented from Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet, during remote onboarding.
2027-08-20
Ian Fleming
The country’s chip-based national identity card, first piloted in Cluj county, is now issued nationally, with more than EUR 150 million in European funds financing the first batches in 2026.
Exploratory work has started to determine whether a digital identity framework “could provide meaningful benefits for Bermuda”, the Minister of Economy and Labour said.
2026-11-04
Per Henrikson
Police use AI to review evidence, resolve identities, link cases, trace money, and detect synthetic media. The biggest gains come from connecting data sources, not from any single tool.
The Windows Age API is currently available to Windows Insider users ahead of a broader release, while Microsoft Age Verification has already been introduced on the Microsoft Store in select regions, including Singapore, Brazil and Australia, with plans for further expansion to align with local regulations.
2026-10-03
Ian Fleming
Age-verification laws are now in force in 29 states, covering social media, adult content, and children's data privacy, with no federal law in sight.
The wallet will allow citizens and businesses to identify themselves securely when accessing electronic services, submit data and certificates, and use a qualified electronic signature.
Digital identity providers applying for accreditation in New Zealand must now use the current consolidated version of the country’s Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Rules 2024. The requirement applies to applications submitted from September 28, following a 90-day transition period for changes to the rules.
