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Netherlands blocks US takeover of vital digital supplier – POLITICO

2026-05-26 Ian Fleming

U.S.-based identity security firm OneSpan joins EUDI Wallet testing push through WE BUILD and Aptitude

2026-05-25 Ian Fleming

Luxembourg prepares for rollout of EU Digital Identity Wallet

2026-05-25 Ian Fleming

EU Age Verification on the Internet to Be Implemented Sooner

2026-05-24 Ian Fleming

According to the European Commission, a new app for age verification is expected to be available by the end of 2026.

UK MPs slam digital ID rollout as a 'fiasco' after botched launch

2026-05-23 Per Henrikson

A report from Parliament's Home Affairs Committee this week concluded the government's handling of mandatory digital ID plans was "rushed, poorly thought out and failed to make a convincing case."

Azure Files Entra-Only identities: Advancing cloud-native identity and security

2026-05-20 Per Henrikson

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Entra-Only identities for Azure Files SMB, enabling organizations to authenticate users via Microsoft Entra ID without requiring on-premises Active Directory, hybrid sync, or managed domain controllers.

Estonia seeking stakeholder partner to build digital ID wallet in development phase

2026-05-20 Ian Fleming

Estonia’s digital ID wallet is in the development phase to comply with the eIDAS agreement. The Information System Authority is preparing to procure a stakeholder partner to work on the build.

1Kosmos Delivers Identity Proofing for Epic MyChart to Secure Patient Access

2026-05-20 Per Henrikson

The 1Kosmos platform is now available for Epic MyChart, the secure online patient portal for health systems using Epic's EHR software, through Toolbox on Epic Showroom.

Armenia modernizes IDs in push for EU's visa liberalization

2026-05-18 Ian Fleming

The Republic of Armenia has approved the introduction of a new biometric system regulation presented by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Arpine Sargsyan. The draft laws “On Identity Document” was adopted at the second reading and in full during an extraordinary session of the National Assembly of Armenia last week.

UK Government includes Digital ID in Kings Speech - Digital Access to Services Bill

2026-05-17 Ian Fleming

The King’s Speech outlined the government’s legislative priorities for the year ahead, including an upcoming Bill covering Digital Identity, called the Digital Access to Services Bill. The focus of the Bill is to modernise how citizens interact with public services.

YouTube opens its deepfake face-swap detection tool to all adult creators

2026-05-16 Ian Fleming

YouTube is making its AI face-swap detection tool available to all creators 18 and older. The company announced the expansion on its community platform. Previously, Likeness Detection was only a pilot for YouTube Partner Program members.

IATA, Trip.com to pilot digital ID wallets for airline booking flows

2026-05-14 Per Henrikson

International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Trip.com Group are launching a digital identity pilot aimed at integrating wallet-based credentials into airline booking flows.