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Romania is emerging as one of the European Union’s earliest practical tests of eIDAS 2.0, the regulation that will place a digital identity wallet in the hands of every EU citizen who wants one.

Romania is emerging as one of the European Union’s earliest practical tests of eIDAS 2.0, the regulation that will place a digital identity wallet in the hands of every EU citizen who wants one.

2027-08-20 Ian Fleming
The country’s chip-based national identity card, first piloted in Cluj county, i...
How Law Enforcement Uses AI to Fight AI-Enabled Crime

How Law Enforcement Uses AI to Fight AI-Enabled Crime

2026-11-04 Per Henrikson
Police use AI to review evidence, resolve identities, link cases, trace money, a...
Tavus Introduces Griffin, the First Face-to-Face Human Interaction Model, Unlocking the Future of Conversational AI

Tavus Introduces Griffin, the First Face-to-Face Human Interaction Model, Unlocking the Future of Conversational AI

2026-10-08 Per Henrikson
Tavus Introduces Griffin, the First Face-to-Face Human Interaction Model, Unlock...
Zimbabwean developer pioneers Digital National ID wallet as country accelerates Digital Transformation

Zimbabwean developer pioneers Digital National ID wallet as country accelerates Digital Transformation

2026-10-08 Ian Fleming
As Zimbabwe accelerates its digital transformation agenda, a local developer Tak...
Oklahoma IDs now available in Google Wallet

Oklahoma IDs now available in Google Wallet

2026-10-07 Ian Fleming
Android users can use a digital driver license or state ID at participating TSA...
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TruAge Age-Verification Solution Integrated Across NCR Voyix POS Portfolio for US Convenience and Fuel Retailers

TruAge Age-Verification Solution Integrated Across NCR Voyix POS Portfolio for US Convenience and Fuel Retailers

2026-10-07 Ian Fleming
Integration delivers instantaneous age assurance at checkout to reduce customer friction and support responsible sales practices.
Qoobiss Advances ONTRACE Identity Verification for Romania's Chip ID Cards Ahead of EU Digital Identity Wallet Deadline

Qoobiss Advances ONTRACE Identity Verification for Romania's Chip ID Cards Ahead of EU Digital Identity Wallet Deadline

The Romanian identity verification provider has entered independent assessment for both presentation and injection attack detection, with the injection component evaluated at Level High, ahead of European Digital Identity Wallet conformance requirements taking effect from December 2026.
Datavant, ID.me partner on digital identity verification for medical records

Datavant, ID.me partner on digital identity verification for medical records

By integrating ID.me's digital identity verification into Datavant's Patient Request Tool, the companies aim to reduce friction, speed up access to records and strengthen safeguards against unauthorized access.

Ping Identity Launches Identity Agents on Google Cloud Marketplace

Prove Extends Silent Authentication to Wi-Fi and Mobile Web, Removing a Longstanding Limitation in Digital Identity

Socure Launches mDL Verification with Samsung and Google as Regulators Clear Digital IDs

Market
Romania is emerging as one of the European Union’s earliest practical tests of eIDAS 2.0, the regulation that will place a digital identity wallet in the hands of every EU citizen who wants one.

Romania is emerging as one of the European Union’s earliest practical tests of eIDAS 2.0, the regulation that will place a digital identity wallet in the hands of every EU citizen who wants one.

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.
Oklahoma IDs now available in Google Wallet

Oklahoma IDs now available in Google Wallet

Android users can use a digital driver license or state ID at participating TSA checkpoints, including Tulsa International Airport.
Lesotho Draft Law Sets Legal Framework for Fully Digital Public Services

Lesotho Draft Law Sets Legal Framework for Fully Digital Public Services

Citizens could complete some government procedures entirely online without losing their legal validity. The legislation complements digital ID, electronic payments and efforts to connect government systems.

Côte d’Ivoire Launches Study for National Authentication Platform, Digital ID Wallet

South Korea's Hectodata verifies identity by scanning passport and face, Expanding authentication API

UK adds open banking to GOV.UK One Login identity verification

Technology
How Law Enforcement Uses AI to Fight AI-Enabled Crime

How Law Enforcement Uses AI to Fight AI-Enabled Crime

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.
Tavus Introduces Griffin, the First Face-to-Face Human Interaction Model, Unlocking the Future of Conversational AI

Tavus Introduces Griffin, the First Face-to-Face Human Interaction Model, Unlocking the Future of Conversational AI

Tavus Introduces Griffin, the First Face-to-Face Human Interaction Model, Unlocking the Future of Conversational AI Tavus Griffin is a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence system built as a "Human Interaction Model" designed for real-time, face-to-face video and voice conversations.
Zimbabwean developer pioneers Digital National ID wallet as country accelerates Digital Transformation

Zimbabwean developer pioneers Digital National ID wallet as country accelerates Digital Transformation

As Zimbabwe accelerates its digital transformation agenda, a local developer Takura Chinyowa who is a PhD student at the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, has developed a national digital identification application that could change the way citizens prove their identity in an increasingly digital economy.

Chrome 155 Adds JPEG XL, Post-Quantum Crypto and Wallet IDs

Microsoft to roll out age verification system on Windows 11

UK invites digital ID providers to join testing for machine-readable DVS register

Legal
Facial age estimation: a dual-regime compliance primer for online services and platforms operating

Facial age estimation: a dual-regime compliance primer for online services and platforms operating

2026-10-06 Ian Fleming
Age assurance implementation triggers dual-regime compliance obligations under both the UK's Online Safety Act 2023 (the OSA) and the UK's data protection framework, consisting mainly of the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, New York and Chicago tighten REAL ID requirements: the documents applicants must provide

Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, New York and Chicago tighten REAL ID requirements: the documents applicants must provide

State authorities have updated their procedures to comply with federal REAL ID standards. Applicants must provide approved documents proving their identity, legal status and residency to obtain a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license.
US Age Verification Laws Map: 29 States Now Have Age-Verification Laws in Force

US Age Verification Laws Map: 29 States Now Have Age-Verification Laws in Force

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 Bulgarian Government Approves Steps to Introduce European Digital Identity Wallet

New Zealand Moves Digital ID Accreditation Applications to Updated Rules

EU sets digital ID rules for cross-border health data exchange