Digital Identity stories
UK government launches GOV.UK App to streamline public services
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digital transformation
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ecm
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personalisation
The UK government has launched the GOV.UK App in public beta to simplify access to services like childcare payments and travel info on smartphones.
IDnow & Keyless partner to boost secure digital identity checks
Last week
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saas
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encryption
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biometrics
IDnow and Keyless have partnered to enhance digital identity checks by combining biometric authentication with identity verification, bolstering security and privacy.
Most fintechs fail API security, risking sensitive payment data
Last week
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data protection
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devops
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fintech
New research reveals 84% of fintechs lack robust API security, exposing sensitive payment data to significant cyber risks beyond regulated sectors.
One Click Group adopts ConnectID for faster, safer ID checks
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fintech
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martech
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cdp
One Click Group has integrated ConnectID to enable faster, safer identity checks, streamlining tax and financial services verification across Australia.
Digital identity urged as cyber fraud rocks Australian real estate
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physical security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Cyber scams and payment fraud are surging in Australian real estate, prompting experts to push for digital identity solutions to boost security and cut risks.
Zama reaches unicorn status with USD $57 million funding round
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encryption
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blockchain
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defi
Zama secures USD $57 million in Series B funding, reaching unicorn status with a valuation exceeding USD $1 billion and advancing blockchain privacy tech.
Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI
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phishing
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
A survey of 1,000 Australians reveals risky password reuse and widespread distrust of AI agents in digital experiences, raising cyber security concerns.
Norway adopts FAPI 2.0 to secure national healthcare data
Last month
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data protection
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fintech
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breach prevention
Norway mandates FAPI 2.0 security protocol across its national healthcare network to enhance protection of patient data with banking-level safeguards.
Canadians lose trust after data breaches, with AI seen as risky
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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advanced persistent threat protection
Nearly 8 in 10 Canadians would stop using a company after a data breach, with many seeing AI as a risk to their personal data and trust.
Saviynt appoints Steve Blacklock to lead global partner strategy
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Saviynt has appointed Steve Blacklock as Senior Vice President of Global Partners to enhance partner relations and expand its worldwide ecosystem.
Okta launches Cross App Access to boost AI security in firms
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Okta has launched Cross App Access to enhance enterprise AI security by giving IT teams central control and visibility over AI agent interactions with apps.
World’s largest data breach exposes 16 billion credentials
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biometrics
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mfa
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phishing
A massive data breach exposing 16 billion credentials from major firms and government services signals severe global digital security flaws.
The delicate dance of user experience and security in the digital age
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data protection
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Businesses can harmonise user experience and cybersecurity through identity and access management, ensuring seamless yet secure digital interactions.
NTT DATA unveils digital claims platform for UK auto lenders
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
NTT DATA launches a digital claims platform to help UK banks and auto lenders manage redress claims amid growing scrutiny over motor finance deals.
inTechnology marks 25th year with intechnology.com acquisition
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intechnology distribution
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location-based services
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global expansion
inTechnology celebrates 25 years by acquiring intechnology.com, enhancing its global digital presence as it expands into North America and Asia Pacific.
Experian & GBG expand partnership to boost fraud prevention
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data analytics
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fintech
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physical security
Experian and GBG expand their partnership to offer advanced fraud prevention and identity verification across Australia and New Zealand for faster, safer onboarding.
AU10TIX unveils AnyDoc AI tool to combat document fraud risk
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risk & compliance
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ai
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aml
AU10TIX launches AnyDoc Authentication, an AI-powered tool detecting fraud in non-ID documents with 99.99% accuracy, aiding sectors from finance to healthcare.
Orchestrating Identity appoints David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer
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biometrics
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public sector
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behavioural biometrics
Orchestrating Identity names David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer to lead digital trust and compliance for businesses amid rising regulatory demands in the UK.
Australian leaders see AI as risk & opportunity, identity gaps grow
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digital transformation
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api
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ai
More than half of Australian IT leaders see AI as both an opportunity and risk, but only 20% have strategies for securing digital and machine identities.
AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences
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fintech
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physical security
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ai
Significant rise in identity fraud targeting European firms, with 59% reporting more attacks despite 74% feeling confident in their defences, Signicat finds.