Legal

US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Mobile Identify app pulled from Google Play Store amid intensifying scrutiny

2025-12-08 Per Henrikson

Missouri Becomes 25th US State to Enact Age Verification Law

2025-12-06 Ian Fleming

Meta deactivating users under 16 ahead of Australia’s social media ban

2025-12-05 Per Henrikson

UK formalizes regime of certification and governance is now in place for digital identity services

2025-12-03 Ian Fleming

The use of “trusted” digital ID software to verify your identity online in the UK has taken on a statutory footing as of 1 December.

India plans to verify and record every smartphone in circulation

2025-12-02 Per Henrikson

The effort is aimed at curbing device theft and online fraud but a move that is also raising fresh privacy concerns.

A nationwide internet age verification plan is sweeping US Congress

2025-12-01 Per Henrikson

The App Store Accountability Act is getting a spotlight in Congress after similar laws passed in states from Texas to California. Pinterest announced its endorsement of the federal version of a model that’s already passed in some states.

Georgia JoinsMore U.S. States In Implementing Digital Travel With Apple Wallet’s Digital ID

2025-11-29 Ian Fleming

Georgia joins New Mexico, California, Hawaii, Arizona, and more U.S. states in enhancing travel security and convenience with Apple’s new digital passport feature.

Bulgarian Leva-To-Euro Exchanges At Post Offices Will Require ID Verification

2025-11-18 Per Henrikson

When exchanging Bulgarian leva for euros at post offices, all clients will be required to present a valid identity document, which will be checked and copied, Alexander Kirilov, head of security at Bulgarian Posts, explained to BNR.

Deepfakes and AI in the courtroom: Report calls for legal reforms to address a troubling trend

2025-11-18 Ian Fleming

The inaugural report of CU Boulder's new Visual Evidence Lab warns that the legal system is unprepared for the flood of video, including AI-enhanced or generated footage, hitting U.S. courtrooms.

Mandatory identity verification for UK companies goes live, giving rise to a "Ghost Director" phenomena

2025-11-18 Ian Fleming

On Tuesday, Companies House plans to introduce mandatory identity verification for company directors and people with significant control (PSCs).

U.S. lawmakers are proposing VPN bans to enforce age verification on adult sites

2025-11-15 Ian Fleming

These efforts stem from attempts to enforce age verification laws on adult content websites, where VPNs have become a popular workaround for users seeking anonymity.

Thailand brings in stronger ID verification measures to curb identity theft, fraud

2025-11-12 Ian Fleming

Thailand has mandated a series of stricter identity verification measures across online platforms and mobile networks aimed at closing loopholes exploited by scam networks. The stricter identity verification measures across online platforms and mobile networks are aimed at closing loopholes exploited by scam networks.