The EU’s SafeTravellers project aims to enhance border security by developing biometric digital travel credentials, with a budget of €7.4 million. The initiative involves 23 partners from 14 countries and focuses on improving identification processes for EU and non-EU travelers, aiming to combat identity fraud and enhance traveler convenience through digital ID management. The EU’s…
SafeTravellers is a EU-funded project focused on improving biometric identification at borders. Companies involved aim to develop tools that enhance verification and combat identity fraud. The initiative includes a mobile ID app and aims to implement advanced techniques to deter fraudulent activities. A new EU-funded initiative, SafeTravellers, aims to enhance biometric-based traveler identification at European…
IOTA Identity has reached its Alpha release on the MoveVM blockchain, merging digital identity management with decentralized technology. The framework allows for self-sovereign identities and verifiable credentials while ensuring data privacy and integrity. By utilizing a directed acyclic graph for transaction processing, IOTA presents a cost-effective alternative to traditional blockchains. Despite challenges, IOTA’s innovative approach…
Air Canada is introducing facial recognition technology for boarding at Vancouver International Airport, allowing passengers to board without physical IDs. The initiative is voluntary and builds on a pilot program from February 2023. Concerns regarding privacy and job implications have been raised, but the airline stresses data encryption and short retention periods. Air Canada is…
Germany’s BundID digital identity system faces low usage with only 5.1 million users. Transitioning to DeutschlandID is planned, but the timeline is uncertain. Improvements have been made, including expanded services. Deutsche Telekom’s CEO supports digital IDs and legislative advancements, although political instability poses challenges to progress. Germany’s digital identity initiative BundID faces challenges in gaining…
The Open Identity Summit 2025 will take place in Munich, Germany, on May 22-23, inviting papers on identity management and security topics. The event targets key areas such as AI, digital wallets, privacy, and trust services, focusing on bridging practical use with academic research. Accepted papers will be reviewed and published, fostering discussion on contemporary…
Germany’s government has contracted a service for the upkeep and enhancement of the National Biometric Matching Service (NBMS) 2.0, with an emphasis on system improvements and bug fixes. The contract follows ongoing debates regarding the use of facial recognition technology, particularly by law enforcement, under the EU’s AI Act. Germany’s central government has signed a…
The 12th Open Identity Summit 2025 will convene on May 22-23 in Munich, Germany, focusing on identity management, trust services, and related technologies. Participants are invited to submit short and full papers addressing critical topics such as digital wallets, privacy, and AI. Accepted works will undergo double-blind peer review for potential publication in an academic…
A Visa study reveals that one-third of Swedes are ready to use fingerprint access for various services, with 54% open to unique digital identities. The growing trust in biometrics over passwords is evident, alongside concerns about privacy and data protection that need addressing. Swedish providers are prepared to capitalize on this trend, with advancements in…
