Digital ID
UK Government To Test Digital ID on Veterans by 2025, Amid Plans for Wider Use
The “Veteran Card” is the Labour government’s first step toward a nationwide digital ID, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.
MembersWhen Free Speech and Privacy Goes to Court: Texas Age-Verification Digital Law Faces the Justices
The Supreme Court faces a crucial decision: is Texas’ age-verification law a shield for minors—or a creeping threat to free speech and digital privacy for all?
Critics Slam Australia’s “MAD” Censorship Bill as a Major Threat to Free Speech
The MAD Bill passes the House, sparking fierce debate over free speech and surveillance in Australia.
UN Wants Digital IDs To Combat “Hate Speech,” “Misinformation”
The UN moves to expand digital IDs and media partnerships, sparking debate on censorship and freedom of speech.
Canada’s Digital ID Drama Heats Up as Regulators Sidestep Parliament
The digital ID plan bypasses essential democratic safeguards, risking privacy and fueling fears of surveillance.
UK Government Makes Major Digital ID Push
Planning a digital ID future.
Worldcoin’s New Identity: The Rebrand That’s Still Eyeing Your Biometrics for Its Digital ID
Collecting sensitive biometric data, like iris scans, to create a global digital ID system.
Digital ID Schemes Make Strides in Congress Despite Rights Advocate Opposition
Lawmakers grapple with digital ID, balancing constitutional rights against promises of increased security.
World Bank Wants to Replace Your Signature with Biometrics and Digital IDs
Critics warn that centralized control over digital IDs could erode privacy and increase government surveillance.
UN Official’s Battle With “Toxic Information” Raises Censorship Fears Ahead of US Election
The UN’s “fight against disinformation” raises concerns about censorship under the guise of tackling “toxic information systems.”
Biden-Harris DOJ Urges the Supreme Court To Pave the Way for Increased Online Age Verification Digital ID Laws
The Biden administration steps into a pivotal First Amendment battle, pushing for age verification laws.
Digital IDs Are Coming to Social Media in California’s Crackdown
Critics warn digital IDs may threaten privacy and First Amendment rights.