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Lithuania will digitize driver's licenses, that will have to be downloaded to a mobile app

2025-04-06 Per Henrikson

World Chess rolls out instant FIDE ID Verification, with Stripe Identity's technology

2025-04-03 Fried Man

Spain rolls out new digital ID that can be downloaded to your mobile phone

2025-04-02 Per Henrikson

The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration implemented Idemia biometrics for commercial vehicle applications

2025-04-02 Ian Fleming

The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has implemented Idemia biometrics to provide identity verification for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) applications through an ID document photo and selfie biometrics match.

Germany to Launch Digital Driver’s Licenses on Smartphones in April 2025

2025-04-02 Per Henrikson

The Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport A young woman standing next to a car on a road, using her smartphone while her hair blows in the wind, depicting mobile connectivity and travel technology.(BMDV) announced the initiative as part of broader efforts to modernize government services and enhance citizen convenience.

Greece Mandates Digital ID Numbers on New National Identity Cards

2025-04-02 Ian Fleming

reece has introduced mandatory personal identification numbers on new national ID cards, marking a shift in how citizens interact with government services. The new regulation requires all newly issued ID cards to include a unique 12-digit personal identification number that will serve as a unified identifier for all state interactions.

Arkansas Judge Kills Social Media Age Verification Law, Says It Violates the First Amendment

2025-04-01 Ian Fleming

A judge in Arkansas has shut down the state’s law requiring some social networks to verify the ages of those in the state to create an account and ensure that minors have parental permission.

Some of the UK’s biggest companies plan to begin sharing live fraud data, in a united front against a fierce and fast

2025-04-01 Per Henrikson

The Financial Times reports on a plan by some of the UK’s biggest companies to begin sharing live fraud data, in a united front against a fierce and fast-advancing foe.

Spain launches MiDNI app — Citizens can now carry their national ID on their phones with the new digital DNI system

2025-04-01 Per Henrikson

Spain has officially embraced the digital age with the launch of a mobile version of the DNI – and it’s all about making life a bit easier for everyone.

Workplace IDV gains steam: Yoti, Persona, 1Kosmos streamline employee onboarding

2025-03-31 Per Henrikson

Identity verification for workers is also known as Know Your Employee (KYE) and it is used to screen out people who try to conceal their identity or background.

TSA Expands Digital ID Acceptance to 14 States and Puerto Rico for Airport Security

2025-03-31 Per Henrikson

The participating states include Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia. The expansion builds upon successful pilot programs and early implementations in states like West Virginia.

Digital Driver's Licenses Expand Across US States as Idaho Advances Implementation for 2025

2025-03-30 Per Henrikson

Idaho’s State House of Representatives has now approved legislation to enable electronic driver’s licenses, with potential implementation by March 2025 pending Senate approval.