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Vietnamese primary messaging, social networking, digital services platform changes verification to automatic video calls

2026-01-05 Ian Fleming

Brunei launches national digital identity system

2026-01-04 Ian Fleming

UAE Bank to end SMS OTPs for online transactions from Jan 6, switch to biometric authentication

2026-01-04 Per Henrikson

California introduces a one-stop shop to delete your online data footprint

2026-01-03 Per Henrikson

On January 1, 2026, the state launched its Delete Request and Opt-out Platform, shortened to DROP, that allows residents to request to delete all of their personal information online that's been harvested by data brokers.

Hong Kong launches corporate identity sandbox, connects e-gov services with Shanghai

2026-01-02 Per Henrikson

The sandbox was launched on Wednesday by the Digital Policy Office (DPO) in collaboration with the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, which manages the city’s Cyberport business park. The CorpID Sandbox Programme will provide a simulated Application Programming Interface (API), allowing service providers to test CorpID’s functions.

Maldives to launch smart ID cards, pillar of digital economy in 2026

2026-01-02 Ian Fleming

The new year is set to turn around smart ID cards embedding a digital identity that citizens can use in the Maldives. Around 80% of citizens aged 10 and above have enrolled in the digital ID system connecting to the OneGov platform, as reported by BiometricUpdate.com.

Nadra introduces facial recognition for biometric verification

2025-12-31 Per Henrikson

According to a Nadra spokesperson, the scope of biometric verification has been broadened following amendments to the National Identity Card laws. Under the new framework, citizens can now avail biometric verification using facial recognition via the Pak-ID mobile application.

Ireland pushes EU plan for ID-verified social media accounts

2025-12-30 Ian Fleming

European efforts to introduce verified social media accounts are gaining momentum, with Ireland preparing to champion identity rules and stronger protections against online abuse and disinformation.

OpenID to launch digital ID conformance tests by 2026

2025-12-30 Per Henrikson

OpenID will launch global conformance tests for key digital ID standards from February 2026, supporting eIDAS 2.0 and other schemes.

Experts say that the EUDI Wallet may not be ready in 2026

2025-12-26 Ian Fleming

With just 12 months remaining before the deadline, it is still unclear whether the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet project will be ready on time. The European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet is set to become a reality by the end of 2026 but with just 12 months remaining before the deadline, it is still unclear whether the project will be ready on time.

Traveling Virginians can use Mobile ID at TSA checkpoints

2025-12-26 Per Henrikson

Virginia Mobile ID is a digital option of a state-issued driver's license or identification card, available as a free app on the App Store and Google Play.

Nexa Cards is in talks to acquire OX Agency to incorporate (AI)-powered identity verification

2025-12-26 Per Henrikson

Nexa Cards’ management expects that bringing proprietary facial recognition and AI identity technology in-house will bolster fraud prevention, enhance regulatory adherence, and decrease dependence on external vendors.