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Latvia faces digital ID disruption as 400,000 cards risk losing e-signature validity

2026-03-17 Per Henrikson

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services introduced login options for Medicare.gov via ID.me, CLEAR, or Login.gov

2026-03-17 Per Henrikson

Truist and Plaid expand Open Banking access via API

2026-03-16 Per Henrikson

Proton Mail partnered with Uncommon Creative Studio to launched "Born Private" - a secure, encrypted, and ad-free email addresses for newborns

2026-03-16 Per Henrikson

Give your child a safer start online. Reserve a private, secure, no-ads address with Proton Mail that stays sealed until your child is ready.

Daily Mail (UK): The Government’s digital ID plans could include subverting ID photos into facial recognition mugshots

2026-03-11 Per Henrikson

The Government’s digital ID plans could include repurposing our ID photos for a population-wide facial recognition database.

Philippines Social Security System launches facial authentication for pensioners' liveness check

2026-03-11 Ian Fleming

A facial recognition system with liveness detection has been introduced as an alternative for proof-of-life verification of pensioners in the Philippines, as part of efforts to protect senior citizens from scams and other identity-related fraud issues.

UK government launches Online Crime Centre to disrupt organised fraud networks

2026-03-10 Per Henrikson

The UK Government has announced the creation of a new Online Crime Centre designed to disrupt organised fraud networks and strengthen the country’s response to what has become one of its most widespread crimes.

Keir Starmer’s digital ID scheme faces fresh setback as cabinet ministers revolt

2026-03-09 Ian Fleming

Keir Starmer’s digital ID scheme has been hit by a major setback, with members of his own Cabinet revolting against the policy.

Australians reach for VPNs, find porn sites blocked as online age restrictions take effect

2026-03-09 Per Henrikson

Australians were downloading virtual private networks (VPNs) in droves, while one of the world's largest porn distributors said it was blocking users from its platforms as the country rolled out sweeping online age restrictions.

Aseel, a Washington D.C.–based humanitarian technology platform, is expanding its ID-verified aid delivery

2026-03-09 Ian Fleming

Aseel is expanding its digital ecosystem as it pursues a goal of supporting one million people affected by humanitarian crisis.

Why Switzerland postponed the rollout of its digital ID

2026-03-06 Ian Fleming

An audit by the country's top financial oversight body noted that several key tasks related to e-ID issuance and its trust infrastructure remain uncompleted.

Japan to Launch New Specified Residence Card on June 14, 2026

2026-03-04 Per Henrikson

Japan will launch the new Specified Residence Card in June 2026, combining Residence Card and My Number functions while moving sensitive immigration details to a secure IC chip. Learn eligibility requirements, key features, and impacts for foreign residents.