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Virginia DMV rolls out state-issued, digital ID app

2026-07-05 Ian Fleming

Dubai Detects over 900 forged travel documents with smart system, strengthening border security

2026-07-05 Per Henrikson

Kenshiki announces Pulse Bond Challenge, offering $12,500 “public bounty” for cybersecurity red team that can bypass

2026-07-05 Ian Fleming

Pew survey finds US majority support social media ban for under-16s

2026-07-04 Ian Fleming

A Pew Research Center survey has found that 56% of US adults support banning children under 16 from using social media sites. The survey, conducted from 26 May to 1 June 2026 among 9,750 US adults, found that 21% oppose such a ban, while 23% are unsure.

Google Wallet Now Lets TSA PreCheck Travelers Skip Showing ID At Security

2026-07-03 Per Henrikson

Google Wallet is the first digital wallet to offer this innovative feature, making secure, efficient travel easier than ever.

Moldova expands digital ID access to citizens aged 14

2026-07-02 Per Henrikson

The Moldovan government has approved amendments to the identity and residence documentation regulations, allowing citizens as young as 14 to request a qualified electronic signature linked to their national identification card.

TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs

2026-07-02 Ian Fleming

Jakarta is one of a growing cohort of nations seeking to safeguard under-16s from cyberbullying, online fraud, and pornography.

UK government proposes digital ID for alcohol sales

2026-07-01 Ian Fleming

If passed, the change in UK legislation would permit the use of digital ID when purchasing alcohol in the country for the first time.

Microblogging platform Bluesky asks Texas users to verify their ages, citing new app store law

2026-07-01 Per Henrikson

Texas users of the microblogging platform Bluesky were given a shock on Tuesday: They'd need to verify their ages before continuing to use the site.

London completes blueprint for reusable digital IDV orchestrator

2026-06-30 Ian Fleming

While the project is being carried out at the municipal level, the announcement is framed in terms of benefits to the UK economy. The City took the next step on Tuesday with the publication of its blueprint, developed in consultation with the government and regulators, and working with EY, “venture builder” Collectively Better and law firm Hogan Lovells.

Estonia set to be first country to create digital identities for AI agents

2026-06-30 Per Henrikson

The government of Estonia has announced that it plans to create digital identities for AI agents to enable it to track decisions made by artificial intelligence systems, in what is thought to be a world first.

Romania to use Germany-developed solution for its EU Digital Identity Wallet

2026-06-29 Ian Fleming

Romania will adopt and use for its national version of the EU Digital Identity Wallet, RoEUDIW, the open-source solution developed by Germany, the government announced.