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#age-verification
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago
EU data protection

Age Verification in the European Union: The Commission's Age Verification App

The European Commission is developing a digital identity-driven age verification app to ensure safe access to age-restricted content.
fromEngadget
13 hours ago
Digital life

Google Wallet adds support for UK passports

UK passports are available as digital passes in Google Wallet, enhancing travel convenience.
Google Wallet expands features with identity verification for UK Railcards and updates for US government IDs.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 day ago
EU data protection

Age Verification in the European Union: The Commission's Age Verification App

The European Commission is developing a digital identity-driven age verification app to ensure safe access to age-restricted content.
fromEngadget
13 hours ago
Digital life

Google Wallet adds support for UK passports

UK passports are available as digital passes in Google Wallet, enhancing travel convenience.
Google Wallet expands features with identity verification for UK Railcards and updates for US government IDs.
more#age-verification
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Gov.uk One Login yet to meet government cyber security standards for critical public services | Computer Weekly

The Government Digital Service is struggling to meet national cyber security standards for the Gov.uk One Login system.
#cybersecurity
fromFast Company
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

Stop giving out your phone number-and other ways to protect your personal data from hackers

Individuals and organizations need to take responsibility for their personal data to regain control of their digital identities.
fromPrivacy International
1 day ago
Information security

The hidden threat: Privacy and security risks in chips

Effective security relies on both software and hardware to protect digital identities and information.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Coming cyber executive order includes a push to mobile drivers licenses

The Biden administration's expected cybersecurity executive order aims to enhance digital identity verification for public benefits.
fromTiger-research
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

World Network: Verifying Proof of Human in the Age of AI

The emergence of AI technologies necessitates proving humanness in digital spaces, leading to innovations like World ID for identity verification.
fromTechRepublic
7 months ago
Information security

IBM on Future Cybersecurity: Passkeys, Deepfakes, Quantum Computing

The internet will be safer in five years due to technological advances like passkey technology reducing cybercrime risks.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
9 months ago

Stop giving out your phone number-and other ways to protect your personal data from hackers

Individuals and organizations need to take responsibility for their personal data to regain control of their digital identities.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Coming cyber executive order includes a push to mobile drivers licenses

The Biden administration's expected cybersecurity executive order aims to enhance digital identity verification for public benefits.
fromTiger-research
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

World Network: Verifying Proof of Human in the Age of AI

The emergence of AI technologies necessitates proving humanness in digital spaces, leading to innovations like World ID for identity verification.
fromTechRepublic
7 months ago
Information security

IBM on Future Cybersecurity: Passkeys, Deepfakes, Quantum Computing

The internet will be safer in five years due to technological advances like passkey technology reducing cybercrime risks.
more#cybersecurity
#government-policy
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago
Digital life

Digital ID sector calls for changes to government data legislation | Computer Weekly

The digital identity sector urges the government to reconsider its data legislation regarding the Gov.uk Wallet to foster innovation and competition.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago
Digital life

What's the government up to with digital verification services? 'ID' like to know | Computer Weekly

The government must clarify its plans for a distributed digital identity system to address ongoing uncertainties.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago
Digital life

Digital ID sector calls for changes to government data legislation | Computer Weekly

The digital identity sector urges the government to reconsider its data legislation regarding the Gov.uk Wallet to foster innovation and competition.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago
Digital life

What's the government up to with digital verification services? 'ID' like to know | Computer Weekly

The government must clarify its plans for a distributed digital identity system to address ongoing uncertainties.
more#government-policy
#social-media
Digital life
fromwestenberg.
2 months ago

Why Personal Websites Matter More Than Ever

Social networks built barriers to creativity and connection, replacing personal websites with controlled environments that prioritize monetization over community.
fromCreative Boom
2 weeks ago
Graphic design

What the heck is a personal brand in 2025?

Personal branding has become an exhausting expectation, often overshadowing actual work and creativity.
The definition of personal branding is muddled in today’s digital landscape.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Writing

His Facebook was a shrine to my face': the day I caught my catfish

The discovery of an impostor online highlights the unsettling reality of personal identity being appropriated without consent.
fromYahoo News
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

This AI-generated action figure trend is all over social media. But is it just harmless fun?

The trend of creating AI-generated dolls reflects a playful yet complex exploration of identity and authenticity in social media.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Miscellaneous

Spanish PM Calls for an End to Anonymous Social Media Accounts | HackerNoon

Spanish Prime Minister calls for ending online anonymity by linking social media accounts to digital IDs.
Anonymity on social media contributes to misinformation and harmful behaviors.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
NYC startup

Bluesky may soon add blue check verification | TechCrunch

Bluesky is introducing a decentralized blue check verification system involving multiple organizations.
Digital life
fromwestenberg.
2 months ago

Why Personal Websites Matter More Than Ever

Social networks built barriers to creativity and connection, replacing personal websites with controlled environments that prioritize monetization over community.
fromCreative Boom
2 weeks ago
Graphic design

What the heck is a personal brand in 2025?

Personal branding has become an exhausting expectation, often overshadowing actual work and creativity.
The definition of personal branding is muddled in today’s digital landscape.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Writing

His Facebook was a shrine to my face': the day I caught my catfish

The discovery of an impostor online highlights the unsettling reality of personal identity being appropriated without consent.
fromYahoo News
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

This AI-generated action figure trend is all over social media. But is it just harmless fun?

The trend of creating AI-generated dolls reflects a playful yet complex exploration of identity and authenticity in social media.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Miscellaneous

Spanish PM Calls for an End to Anonymous Social Media Accounts | HackerNoon

Spanish Prime Minister calls for ending online anonymity by linking social media accounts to digital IDs.
Anonymity on social media contributes to misinformation and harmful behaviors.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
NYC startup

Bluesky may soon add blue check verification | TechCrunch

Bluesky is introducing a decentralized blue check verification system involving multiple organizations.
more#social-media
#technology
fromForbes
4 months ago
Digital life

Council Post: Voice-Activated Revolution: Harnessing Voice Search For Better SEO

Voice search optimization is crucial for businesses in the modern digital landscape as voice-activated technology becomes more prevalent.
Voice search has fundamentally altered consumer-device interactions, necessitating businesses to adapt their online strategies.
fromTNW | Data-Security
7 months ago
Business

Europe opened a door to a universal wallet. The web's inventor wants to enter

Digital identity technology has the potential to simplify many aspects of everyday life, but challenges remain in interoperability and restricted use cases.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Gadgets

How to scan a QR code with your phone

QR codes are widely used and can be scanned with a phone, eliminating the need for a separate app.
fromForbes
4 months ago
Digital life

Council Post: Voice-Activated Revolution: Harnessing Voice Search For Better SEO

Voice search optimization is crucial for businesses in the modern digital landscape as voice-activated technology becomes more prevalent.
Voice search has fundamentally altered consumer-device interactions, necessitating businesses to adapt their online strategies.
fromTNW | Data-Security
7 months ago
Business

Europe opened a door to a universal wallet. The web's inventor wants to enter

Digital identity technology has the potential to simplify many aspects of everyday life, but challenges remain in interoperability and restricted use cases.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Gadgets

How to scan a QR code with your phone

QR codes are widely used and can be scanned with a phone, eliminating the need for a separate app.
more#technology
#artificial-intelligence
fromBinance Square
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Tiger Research: Detailed Explanation of World Network and World ID

The rapid advancement of AI necessitates advanced digital identity solutions to distinguish humans from AI.
fromBinance Square
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Tiger Research: Detailed Explanation of World Network and World ID

The rapid advancement of AI necessitates advanced digital identity solutions to distinguish humans from AI.
more#artificial-intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

Author Vincenzo Latronico: I left Italy out of sadness'

Vincenzo Latronico's novel 'Perfection' reinterprets Perec's 'Things,' reflecting contemporary identity shaped by digital imagery and modern relationships.
Latronico's work, rooted in his personal experiences, mirrors the interaction of the self with the objects and images in today's society.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRadar
1 month ago

Here's a free way to find long lost relatives and friends

PeekYou consolidates online presence into a single profile, raising privacy concerns.
PeekYou operates as a free search engine for personal data, unlike competitors.
The service focuses on aggregating public information without extensive background checks.
#government-services
fromThe Local France
1 month ago
France news

French digital ID platform to open up to foreigners 'by the end of 2025'

France Identité will open digital ID services to foreigners by the end of 2023.
fromNextgov.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

GSA's Login to offer face recognition to customer agencies

Login.gov is expanding its face recognition capabilities for federal agencies to enhance identity verification for government services.
fromNextgov.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

NIST releases new draft of digital identity proofing guidelines

NIST's updated digital identity guidelines include new methods for identity verification, focusing on user privacy and flexibility for federal agencies.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago
France news

French digital ID platform to open up to foreigners 'by the end of 2025'

France Identité will open digital ID services to foreigners by the end of 2023.
fromNextgov.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

GSA's Login to offer face recognition to customer agencies

Login.gov is expanding its face recognition capabilities for federal agencies to enhance identity verification for government services.
fromNextgov.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

NIST releases new draft of digital identity proofing guidelines

NIST's updated digital identity guidelines include new methods for identity verification, focusing on user privacy and flexibility for federal agencies.
more#government-services
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

LGBTQ+ youth feel safer online than in-person - and it's not close

LGBTQ+ youth feel safer expressing their identities online compared to in person, with 44% feeling secure in digital spaces.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Open web initiatives Project Liberty and Solid could be teaming up | TechCrunch

Collaboration between Project Liberty and Tim Berners-Lee's Solid could enhance user control over digital identities and data.
#fraud-prevention
fromSilicon Canals
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Polish identity verification startup Authologic raises 7.5M

Authologic raised $8.2M to enhance global digital identity verification and streamline KYC and AML processes, combatting fraud with innovative e-ID solutions.
fromSilicon Canals
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Polish identity verification startup Authologic raises 7.5M

Authologic raised $8.2M to enhance global digital identity verification and streamline KYC and AML processes, combatting fraud with innovative e-ID solutions.
more#fraud-prevention
#branding
fromCNET
4 months ago
Marketing

A .world of Opportunity: New Web Addresses Are the Future of Online Identity

Your domain name is crucial for making a memorable brand impression in the digital world.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Marketing

IDA Ireland needed 428k rebrand to end 'confusion' and 'fatigue'

IDA Ireland's brand is often misidentified and has been hindered by internal confusion and non-adherence to brand guidelines.
fromCNET
4 months ago
Marketing

A .world of Opportunity: New Web Addresses Are the Future of Online Identity

Your domain name is crucial for making a memorable brand impression in the digital world.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Marketing

IDA Ireland needed 428k rebrand to end 'confusion' and 'fatigue'

IDA Ireland's brand is often misidentified and has been hindered by internal confusion and non-adherence to brand guidelines.
more#branding
#public-services
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

UK to introduce digital driving licences to transform public services'

The UK is set to launch digital driving licences, providing a tech-forward approach to public ID services.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Convenient or intrusive? How Poland has embraced digital ID cards

Poland's mObywatel app allows for advanced digital services, positioning its digital identity capabilities ahead of many EU counterparts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

UK to introduce digital driving licences to transform public services'

The UK is set to launch digital driving licences, providing a tech-forward approach to public ID services.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Convenient or intrusive? How Poland has embraced digital ID cards

Poland's mObywatel app allows for advanced digital services, positioning its digital identity capabilities ahead of many EU counterparts.
more#public-services
#drivers-license
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Digital ID: Here's how mobile driver's license tech could be used by Bay Area businesses

California is digitizing driver's licenses to enhance convenience and security, allowing access via smartphones to foster a modern identification method.
fromEngadget
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The UK's digital driver's licence is coming later this year

The UK will introduce digital driver's licenses and a government digital wallet this year, enhancing age verification and driving rights.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Digital ID: Here's how mobile driver's license tech could be used by Bay Area businesses

California is digitizing driver's licenses to enhance convenience and security, allowing access via smartphones to foster a modern identification method.
fromEngadget
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The UK's digital driver's licence is coming later this year

The UK will introduce digital driver's licenses and a government digital wallet this year, enhancing age verification and driving rights.
more#drivers-license
fromApp Developer Magazine
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mobile operators in France unite to protect digital identities | App Developer Magazine

French mobile operators launch APIs to enhance online identity protection and combat fraud amid rising online transaction activities.
Marketing
fromForbes
4 months ago

Council Post: 3 Creator Strategies You Don't Want To Sleep On In 2025

The creator economy has significantly advanced, marked by collaborations, governmental recognition, and strategic brand partnerships, indicating a shift in marketing approaches.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

X's former head of global affairs takes job with Musk rival Sam Altman

Nick Pickles is transitioning from X to become chief policy officer at Tools for Humanity, focusing on digital identity verification technology.
#blockchain
Privacy professionals
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Holonym Foundation Raises $5.5 Million To Provide Global Digital Personhood With Human Keys | HackerNoon

Holonym Foundation has secured $5.5 million for developing digital identity solutions that enhance user control and privacy on the decentralized web.
fromCoindesk
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Lido Co-Founders Said to Plot Competitor to Sam Altman's World Network

Y is a new blockchain identity platform aiming to provide an alternative to World Network's iris-scanning technology, focusing on privacy and user experience.
fromDeveloper Tech News
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust aims for web3 innovation

The LF Decentralized Trust aims to advance collaboration in blockchain and digital identity technologies for a digital-first economy.
Privacy professionals
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Holonym Foundation Raises $5.5 Million To Provide Global Digital Personhood With Human Keys | HackerNoon

Holonym Foundation has secured $5.5 million for developing digital identity solutions that enhance user control and privacy on the decentralized web.
fromCoindesk
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Lido Co-Founders Said to Plot Competitor to Sam Altman's World Network

Y is a new blockchain identity platform aiming to provide an alternative to World Network's iris-scanning technology, focusing on privacy and user experience.
fromDeveloper Tech News
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust aims for web3 innovation

The LF Decentralized Trust aims to advance collaboration in blockchain and digital identity technologies for a digital-first economy.
more#blockchain
Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
5 months ago

Forget astrology, it's your font personality that matters

Fonts can represent personality traits, influencing people's perceptions similarly to zodiac signs.
Adobe discovered public preferences for fonts in professional settings through AI-generated emails.
#privacy-technology
fromApp Developer Magazine
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Iranians Vote and Freedom Tool launches | App Developer Magazine

Rarimo's Freedom Tool is a groundbreaking platform for secure, anonymous voting, enabling citizens to participate in elections without compromising their privacy.
fromCoindesk
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Buenos Aires Adds ZK Proofs to City App in Bid to Boost Residents' Privacy

Buenos Aires integrates zero-knowledge proofs into its app to enhance privacy for residents, allowing them to validate information without disclosing personal data.
fromApp Developer Magazine
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Iranians Vote and Freedom Tool launches | App Developer Magazine

Rarimo's Freedom Tool is a groundbreaking platform for secure, anonymous voting, enabling citizens to participate in elections without compromising their privacy.
fromCoindesk
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Buenos Aires Adds ZK Proofs to City App in Bid to Boost Residents' Privacy

Buenos Aires integrates zero-knowledge proofs into its app to enhance privacy for residents, allowing them to validate information without disclosing personal data.
more#privacy-technology
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Miscellaneous

Introducing the Tonomy Foundation and Pangea Virtual Nation, Startups of the Year 2024 Nominee | HackerNoon

Tonomy Foundation is nominated in HackerNoon's Startups of The Year for pioneering decentralized governance with its Pangea project.
US news
fromWashington Post
6 months ago

His daughter was murdered. Then she reappeared as an AI chatbot.

AI technology can create chatbots using sensitive personal information without consent, raising ethical concerns.
The incident reflects serious gaps in AI industry safety practices.
fromHackernoon
8 months ago
Miscellaneous

Reputation: The Shadow We Cast in a Networked World | HackerNoon

Reputation is a dynamic, multifaceted concept in the digital age, shaped by perception and context.
fromShopify
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

7 Best AI Avatar Generators (2024) - Shopify

Avatars, crucial for personalized marketing, are projected to grow from nearly $20 billion to $270.61 billion by 2030.
AI avatar generators create digital identities that enhance user experience and business engagement.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Digital ID Isn't for Everybody, and That's Okay | EFFector 36.13

Stay informed about digital rights, privacy protections, and the implications of legislation affecting online freedoms.
Privacy professionals
fromWashington Post
7 months ago

Review | 'Seeking Mavis Beacon': Tracking a 1980s tech icon who never existed

Mavis Beacon, although fictional, became an influential figure in educational software, raising questions about race and representation in tech.
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