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New ETSI standard allows for remote signing with identification only

2025-02-10 Ian Fleming

Ofcom Suspends Investigation Into OnlyFans Age Verification Measures

2025-02-09 Per Henrikson

New US Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA) would prevent kids under 13 from creating social media accounts

2025-02-06 Per Henrikson

Spain Scrambles to Protect Adolescents from Gambling with ID Checks

2025-02-03 Per Henrikson

Enjoying a vibrant iGaming ecosystem, and some of Europe’s toughest laws against the sector, Spain is looking to further protect youngsters from falling prey to gambling-related harm.

India expands Aadhaar authentication for businesses, raising privacy concerns

2025-02-03 Per Henrikson

India has expanded its Aadhaar authentication service to let businesses such as those in e-commerce, hospitality, and healthcare use the biometrics of individuals to authenticate their identity.

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Discuss Mutual Recognition of Biometric IDs for Cross-Border Travel

2025-02-02 Ian Fleming

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are advancing plans to implement biometric identification documents for cross-border travel between the two nations, replacing traditional passports. The initiative represents a significant shift in border management procedures between the countries and builds upon both nations’ existing digital identity infrastructure.

Maryland County Becomes First in Region to Accept Mobile IDs for Alcohol Purchases

2025-02-02 Ian Fleming

Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) is launching a pilot program to accept mobile IDs for age verification at its Westbard retail store beginning February 5, marking the first government-run alcohol distribution system in the region to implement digital ID verification for alcohol purchases.

What Legislation Protects Against Deepfakes and Synthetic Media in the US

2025-01-30 Fried Man

Deepfake legislation in the U.S. is advancing swiftly to combat the rising risks associated with synthetic media, addressing critical areas such as cybersecurity, privacy, election integrity, and intellectual property.

Age verification, parental consent would be needed to download apps in new US bill

2025-01-30 Ian Fleming

Utah lawmakers advanced the App Store Accountability Act on Wednesday which, if passed, anyone in the state would have to verify their age before downloading digital apps to their devices.

Stricter age-verification checks in the UK for all knife retailers

2025-01-29 Per Henrikson

Stricter age verification checks and a ban on doorstep drops will be introduced to greater protect young people from knife crime.

French privacy watchdog includes digital ID, AI and minor protection in strategic plan

2025-01-27 Per Henrikson

Digital identity, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and protecting minors online will be the main areas of focus for the French privacy watchdog.

Brazil bans Worldcoin from offering cryptocurrency rewards in exchange for iris scan data

2025-01-27 Ian Fleming

Brazil’s National Data Protection Agency (ANPD) has ordered Tools for Humanity (TFH), the company behind Worldcoin, to stop offering cryptocurrency or other financial compensation to Brazilian users for collecting iris biometric data. The ban will take effect on January 25.