digital ID
Australia’s Digital ID Push Is Undermined by Data Leak Disaster
In the wake of a privacy scandal, Australia’s digital ID pilot program for online age verification faces intensified scrutiny over data security concerns.
TSA Visited Apple and Google to Discuss Collaboration for Digital ID
TSA’s push for biometric technology and digital IDs with Big Tech aims to streamline airport security, but raises concerns over passenger privacy and government surveillance.
Big Brother in Training? How Proposed Legislation Might Pave the Way for Online Age Verification and Digital ID
New child safety bills spark concerns over potential federal push for sweeping digital IDs.
Fujitsu Set to Win UK Digital ID Contract Despite Past Failures
A controversial decision, considering the pushback against digital ID and Fujitsu’s history with government contracts.
World Bank and Verizon Chiefs Say Digital ID Part of “Social Contract” Between Government and Citizens
Both organizations are pushing for digital IDs.
Pornhub Blocks Access in Texas After State-Mandated Digital ID Law
A new state laws calls for internet users to verify themselves with a government-issued ID, raising privacy and free speech concerns.
UK Collaborates With UN for Big Tech Inclusion in Project Linking Digital ID to Bank Accounts
Global Digital Compact is the UN’s overarching plan for a “digital future” that includes several controversial elements.
Canada’s Conservatives Realize They Can’t Be Anti Digital ID and Pro Online Age Verification
Online age verification requires a form of digital ID and causes the loss of online anonymity.
Florida Law Banning Children From Social Media and Pushing Digital ID and Online Identity Verification, Advances
Ultimately, a form of digital ID would have to be used to verify age. Online anonymity is at risk.
Netherlands’ Queen Maxima Pushes for Global Digital ID Systems for Financial Access, Vaccine Verification and More
The digital ID agenda at Davos.
UN Chief AntóNio Guterres Advocates for “Sustainable Development Goals” (Including Digital ID) and Enhanced Data Sharing at WEF 2024
The digital ID push is escalating.