Google announced new features for Google Wallet aimed at providing users with secure and convenient ways to prove their age and identity directly from their phones.

Residents in the United Kingdom will soon be able to create digital ID passes using their U.K. passports and store them in Google Wallet. At launch, Google is partnering with the Rail Delivery Group to allow travellers to use these digital IDs to verify eligibility for select Railcards on its retail platform, railcard.co.uk.

Google is also in discussions with the U.K. Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to certify its digital IDs under the country’s digital identity trust framework. If successful, this could pave the way for digital ID use in purchasing alcohol and other regulated services.

In the United States, digital ID support is expanding to Arkansas, Montana, Puerto Rico, and West Virginia. Additionally, residents in Arizona, Georgia, Maryland, and New Mexico will be able to use their mobile IDs for more streamlined experiences at Department of Motor Vehicle offices.

With the federal REAL ID deadline approaching on May 7, 2025, users can now use a digital ID created from a U.S. passport at TSA checkpoints for domestic travel at supported airports—although digital IDs based on U.K. passports are not yet accepted by TSA. Google emphasizes that digital ID passes do not replace physical IDs, which should still be carried when needed.

New partnerships are set to broaden the utility of digital IDs. Users will soon be able to recover Amazon accounts, access online health services through CVS and MyChart by Epic, and verify profiles on platforms like Uber using Google Wallet.

To address privacy concerns around age verification, Google is integrating Zero Knowledge Proof technology into Google Wallet. This cryptographic method verifies age without revealing personal identity details, enabling fast and private age checks across devices, apps, and websites. Bumble will be among the first partners to adopt ZKP-based age verification. Google plans to open source its ZKP implementation for broader industry use.

Google Wallet is expanding its global reach, rolling out to 50 more countries. This update will allow users in more regions to view and manage digital passes, even in areas where tap-to-pay services are not yet supported.

These developments reflect Google’s ongoing commitment to building secure, privacy-forward digital identity tools for a rapidly digitizing world.

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Children getting to grips with important money management skills will have to get used to the reliance today on contactless wallet payments, as well as traditional methods. PowerKids App delivers the first biometric digital wallet aimed at children.

Power Dynamic Technology, a pioneering tech company from Romania behind the launch of the PowerKids App, has introduced a pioneering approach to financial literacy, with each child’s unique facial recognition to complete transactions. 

This seamless technology “empowers kids to experience real-world financial transactions in a secure and controlled environment”, the announcement read. 

Parents can set up each child account and generate unique QR codes, enabling them to supervise spending, set transaction limits, and guide their children’s first financial decisions.

The PowerKids App is now available for download on European app stores, supporting children to develop healthy money habits.

“Our mission is to provide families with tools that not only simplify financial transactions but also educate and empower the next generation. With PowerKids, we’re taking a significant step towards that goal,” said a spokesperson from Power Dynamic Technology.​

PowerKids is part of the SecureID Biometric Digital Wallet platform, aligning with Europe’s digital transformation initiatives for secure and interoperable identification online. PowerKids App will empower individuals with a digital identity recognised across all EU member states.​

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All state agencies determining eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program must adhere to President Trump’s Executive Order to maximise identity verification and protect taxpayer benefits for those eligible.

The direction was instructed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, reflecting Trump’s position on protecting American taxpayers and “no longer subsidising illegal aliens” as he put it, who are ineligible to claim benefits. Secretary Rollins said identity verification practices would play a critical role in verifying immigration status of SNAP applicants and ensuring the nutrition programmes go towards helping the “most vulnerable Americans”. 

In February, USDA-FNS authorities reviewed the administration of SNAP benefits adjusting in line with Executive Order 14128. A recent report found a staggering $10.5 billion improper payments were made in 2023 alone. 12% of total SNAP payments were ineligible, attributed to the inadequate verification of an applicant’s citizenship and identity by states whose job it is to check. 

The guidance passed down to states requires them to now acquire reliable state–approved identity documents and measures to combat fraud of Social Security Numbers and the Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system. The programme available to states for free should encourage its proper use and make it easier to verify immigration status. 

“Administration will uphold the rule of law, defend against the waste of hard-earned taxpayer resources, and protect benefits for American citizens in need, including individuals with disabilities and veterans” the order stated on February 15, 2025. 

To protect American identity and immigration status, states are encouraged to mandate verification of all applicants’ claims to United States citizenship, or adopt the State’s Identity Authentication Option that uses multiple choice authentication questions.

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We’re proud to showcase one of the incredible start-ups joining us at Identity Week Europe 2025. In this “Share Your Story” video, trustIDconcept gives us a glimpse into their mission, their technology, and what they’re bringing to the future of identity.

​trustIDconcept is a specialised security printing and digital identity consultancy founded in 2019 by Kristóf Kalauz, a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience in secure ID production.

As mentioned in this video, the company offers comprehensive services in designing and planning secure documents such as ID cards, passports, and other identification, as well as traditional database products. 

Watch to learn how they’re making waves in the industry — and why you’ll want to connect with them at #IdentityWeekEurope!👋 Come meet Kristóf Kalauz in person on 17th-18th June at the Start-Up City, Stand S37, at the RAI, Amsterdam.

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Entry/Exit System fingerprint registration 

EES will intensify strict rules for travelling to Europe from October. With the amount of time taken to implement the system, Brussels has agreed to a phased rollout instead of the “big bang” launch planned in November 2022. The rollout will still be conducted in a “progressive” manner whilst in a 6 month transition period, as UK travellers without EU passports will have to register their fingerprints or have pictures taken on arrival in the bloc. The scheme will replace passport stamps in an era of more digitally enabled crime.

The scheme was agreed by an EU committee this week.

Europe wants to reap the benefits now after implementing such critical IT infrastructure proved to be a mighty and untenable task due to challenges with contractors and interoperability. Some members states were not prepared and fell to the back of the “class”, according to Assita Kanko, the Belgian conservative MEP.

Addressing stakeholders at Identity Week Europe in 2023, Claudio Kavrecic of Frontex said at the time additional training was needed for border guards and physical infrastructure needed supervision to facilitate safe and secure border crossing.

The timeline of EU information systems starts with the delayed Entry/Exit System, expected in October 2025, and then ETIAS, the equivalent of ETA.

Fraud warnings of ETIAS

Travellers are being reminded about the order of which border management systems will launch through 2025/2026 amid warnings of imitation websites emerging advertising early access to ETIAS when the system won’t even go live until late 2026. 

The hold-up of EU travel rules has emboldened fraudsters to pry on the confusion of travellers. The EU has outlined all advancing travel border management programmes, however, the ETIAS can not be started until the delivery date of the Entry/Exit System, which mandates facial and fingerprint recognition scans.

ETIAS clearance will be required for British travellers arriving into EU countries. 

Part of confusion has to be blamed on constant delays of the roadmaps to implement these systems.

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It is crunch time for social media platforms and websites used by young people, as Ofcom has released a wave of online safety regulations which will expand the Online Safety Bill. The ITV drama, Adolescence, recently highlighted that children today have to navigate a complex online environment where they are served harmful and influential content by sophisticated AI algorithms.

It calls for ‘transformational new protections’ that Ofcom announced yesterday, ordering platforms to comply with the critical changes to install age verification systems and adapt algorithms to filter out erosive content by 25 July 2025.

Harmful sites towards children not only include adult sites, but also limitless search browsers, the dark web and social media sites which feed normalised, explicit content that encourages self-harm, suicide, or eating disorders. Tougher action to restrict access by under-18s will be taken by the expansion of the Online Safety regulations. 

If big tech companies fail to take accountability, after repeated warnings changes are coming, this could result in substantial fines or, in extreme cases, court orders to block access to services in the UK.

Whilst preventative measures are the best option for everyone, removing harmful content that already festers on the world wide web is vital. It is not as simple as removing all AI which is now embedded into our lives, but its benefits in data tools and biometrics can be leveraged for this purpose.

The NSPCC welcomed the move as “a pivotal moment for children’s safety online,” while also urging more action to provision encrypted private messaging, which remains difficult to monitor.

Dame Melanie Dawes, Chief Executive of Ofcom, described the introduction of the new Codes as a “gamechanger” and “legally binding”. The codes mandate over 40 practical measures aimed at enhancing “safety first” for children online. 

The new Protection of Children Codes and Guidance protecting children in the UK will now progress through Parliament. 27,000 children and 13,000 parents were involved in a public consultation, providing feedback on the regulation proposal. 

As the leading British biometric verification firm, iProov, has been watching this development closely and is in strong support, with Campbell Cowie, Head of Policy at iProov, commenting that yesterday’s guidance “provides a vital step towards creating safer online spaces for our most vulnerable users”.

“Ofcom’s commitment to ‘highly effective’ measures aligns with our conviction that only certainty, powered by verification and secured by liveness, can truly shield young people in the online realm and direct them to experiences designed for their age”. 

Robust age verification will be enforced that meets the accreditation standards – and that means the “definitive matching of government-issued IDs with biometric data” – preventing authentication that allows anyone to self assert their permissions. 

Ofcom has said big tech giants will have to seriously adjust to the expectations, whilst the reality will mean reconfiguring advanced AI algorithms.

Platforms must also simplify terms of service for younger users, offering opt-outs from potentially unsafe group chats, and ensuring accessible support for children who encounter distressing content. Additionally, they are required to appoint a named individual responsible for children’s safety and conduct annual reviews of child safety risks.

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Smurfit Westrock Security Concepts (SWSC), the internationally recognised high security printing and identity management solutions provider, has renewed its contracts with the University of Limerick and Atlantic Technological University.

Under the terms of the deal SWSC, will continue to produce ID cards for all University students that are highly secure, fully personalised and chip enabled to allow for greater functionality. Supporting facial recognition by having photos and other personally identifiable information, they will be used to confirm identity and manage access rights across campuses.

Peter Thomas, Managing Director at SWSC, said: “As the leading provider of personalised plastic cards in the Irish market we also produce many of the highly secure ID cards used by Irish citizens to interact with Government. In recent times we have successfully developed these solutions for universities and other Professional bodies and are delighted to continue to build our presence in these important markets.”

Deirdre Johnston at the Atlantic Technological University said: “It is vital that our students can benefit from a safe and secure environment in which to study and thrive and having high quality ID cards is fundamental to this. We have been working with SWSC since 2020 and have developed a strong partnership.”

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Identity verification guidance will be reformed for DBS checks, safeguarding hiring processes with diligent manual checks into applicants’ history. Organisations can continue to follow the old DBS guidance until November 2025, when the three-route DBS process will be unified for UK and non-UK nationals.

Administrative burdens will also be reduced with documents no longer having to present the applicant’s current address and more ways permitted to view documents to comply with requirements. Broadening the range of supporting documents for applications, the DBS will accept Group 1 documents including a valid e-Visa, BRP or ARC to validate someone’s identity under Route 1. Route 2 can only be used if it is impossible to process the application through Route 1.

Designated as Group 2b documents, applicants can still use HMRC self-assessment or tax demand letters and a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) to enable seamless DBS checks. The validity of these documents is still essential for approved DBS checks as document examiners will search for signs of tampering.

The National Document Fraud Unit (NDFU) in the Home Office has also published guidance on examining identity documents to detect basic forgeries.

Applicants who are unable to provide the required documents will then be asked to give their consent to have their fingerprints taken at a police station.

View the accepted documents list and FAQs here

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It is crunch time for platforms deemed to have the biggest following among young users. Ofcom, the regulator, has powers to enforce jurisdictions against gaming sites, social media platforms and search services in the age of online safety. By July, robust verification measures will be enforced that meet the accreditation standards, preventing authentication that allows anyone to self assert their permissions. Tech groups will have to complete an assessment of the risk their service poses to children or face a fine up to £18mn.

The code of practice unveiled by Ofcom this week outlines accountability measures to target the dangerous prevalence of adult content on platforms such as X and Meta. Ofcom has said the industry will have to seriously adjust to the expectations, whilst the reality will mean making “far-reaching changes” to try to reconfigure advanced algorithms serving harmful content onto children’s social media feeds. 

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Alleged flaws with GOV.UK’s One Login system have surfaced three years after it became operational.

The Government Digital Service has lauded the system for successfully verifying 1.8 million people’s identities since August 2023, but now a whistle blower from GDS has broken their silence highlighting concerns raised around the shortcomings of the system’s data protection. The problems have been confirmed through an internal investigation by GDS’s Chief Information Security Officer.

The employee, who works in information security, remains unnamed in the expose article, claiming they wrote to an MP after inaction to investigate the potential problems. An MP addressed the claims with the Cabinet Office, however, the GDS did not disclose its knowledge about prior warnings. 

The whistle blower claims the potential problems around the information security of One Login – reported to GDS executives in July 2022 – are yet to be resolved.

One Login is the government’s interoperable onboarding system, which will underpin the GOV.UK digital wallet later this year. 

A spokesperson for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology confirmed they are fully compliant with the UK data protection and privacy laws – including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. 

He claims a backlog of concerns with the system including a lack of security personnel providing effective cyber security management, no records of security requirements or risk assessments carried out.

Natalie Jones, GDS Director of Digital Identity, commented on useful “observations” raised in the whistle blower report. However, in responding correspondence, GDS chief executive Tom Read argued that the function of information assurance (IA) teams within GDS, providing secondary review and manual processes, were dissolved, allowing for automated security alerts. “Integrated engineering/security (dev/sec/ops) has been best practice for some years”, ComputerWeekly.com reported. The internal IA team disbanded in October 2023 and merged with the Information Security team.  

Concerns raised about One Login date back to November 2022, according to ComputerWeekly.com.

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Forensic technology supplied by Regula will be replacing manual document checks carried out by humans at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane. 

Human processes, which are not always tough enough against doctored documents, were found to be time-consuming, prone to errors, and less effective against modern forgery techniques.

Regula’s technology is more dependable to detect document forgeries enabling transnational crime such as human trafficking, smuggling or illegal migration. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic faces growing challenges like anywhere else to eliminate security threats from the travel ecosystem, and in partnership with IOM and the Australian Department of Home Affairs, the Lao immigration authorities has chosen to deploy the Regula 4306 video spectral comparator at the country’s major air hub in Vientiane.

Border officials received specialist training from Regula experts on how to use the devices and verify a wide range of IDs from 251 countries and territories.

Shareen Tuladhar, Chief of Mission, IOM in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic said, “Integrating Regula’s devices into the Lao border management operations is a vital step toward combating serious crimes such as human trafficking and irregular migration”.

With over 40 types of light sources and 18 light filters, the Regula 4306 allows authorities at the second line of border control to examine the most intricate document security features, such as holograms, watermarks, microprinting, and optically variable elements, ensuring a more reliable fraud detection process. 

Integrated with Regula Document Reader SDK, RFS enables comprehensive, automated document checks, eliminating the need for additional equipment or software. Regula Document Reader SDK can instantly recognise and validate IDs’ machine-readable zones (MRZs,) RFID chips, barcodes, and invisible personal information (IPI), significantly reducing manual workload and minimizing human error.

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A Jupiter Study confirms the upturn of digital identity usership as the UK government next prioritises issuing ID cards and digital wallets for citizens. UK residents currently using digital identity apps to verify themselves and log into services are predicted to rise from 6.9 million in 2025 to 25.5 million in 2029.

The state-issued wallet is planned to boost identity verification technology harnessed by the public sector, gaining user trust. It opens up a bill of government documents that will be made available by the end of 2027 including Veteran Cards and DBS checks that all benefit the public user.

The GOV.UK app is crucially underpinned by the security protections of GOV.UK One Login which has been operational for 3 years.

Offering a government-authenticated and standardised approach to digital identity, over 45% of the UK adult population are forecast to use the app by 2029. Overall adoption of digital identities will increase from the public sector whilst the report quantifies a decrease in popularity of third-party verification solutions, perhaps because of the strong regulation around developing the government app.

The app technology is fully aligned with the UK digital identity and attributes trust framework and third-party identity verification vendors can also seek accreditation through the framework. Both regulated platforms offer an interoperable, standardised approach streamlining access to government services. Hence, the GOV.UK app will drive adoption of digital identities significantly over third-party providers.

Third-party apps will grow by just 9% between 2025 and 2029 as a result of the GOV.UK app becoming a primary method of verifying an individual’s information, both remotely and in-person. 

The report emphasises that private apps could make more headway by “re-strategising” and “advertising their verification services for onboarding onto the GOV.UK app”, or retain their position within the digital identity ecosystem by seeking certification against the government’s trust framework. 

The combination of government certification and third-party verification technologies are critical to satisfying citizens’ concerns around privacy, which have long plagued digital identity growth and adoption.

View the market research from Jupiter: https://www.juniperresearch.com/research/fintech-payments/identity/digital-id-verification-in-the-uk-market/

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The UN body, ICAO, has proposed introducing a new “Digital Travel Credential” that would shake-up the travel rulebook going back 50 years. The travel sector could be nearing the end of its co-dependency on passports for security in 3 years, reports state. 

They envision a totally simplified travel procedure mobilised through the DTC, which becomes a digital version of the travel document, allowing passengers to upload and verify their passport information on their mobile phones.

Currently, the presence of facial recognition systems at security lanes can match the traveller to their passport and digital record. The technology will need to be upgraded to scan a passenger’s data stored in a mobile device against their face. 

The key feature of the ICAO DTC is that “authorities can verify a digital representation of the passport data before the traveller’s arrival and confirm the data’s integrity and authenticity”, stated in the ‘High Level Guidance: Explaining The ICAO Digital Travel Credentials’ paper, in June 2024.

The ICAO initiative will upend some routine procedures like checking-in to get your boarding pass. Passengers will download a “journey pass” instead when booking their flights, which will automatically update their information. Facial scans will be conducted at bag drop-off points for passengers with hold luggage or at pre-boarding gates for those with hand luggage, and airlines will only be alerted that passengers can fly once these procedures are followed at the airport. 

Several digital travel credential projects are ongoing carrying out testing for distinct scenarios via Type 1, 2 or 3 of the Travel Credential. Although the DTC-1 pilot is going smoothly and is viable, DTC Types 2 and 3 – which will not require a physical book – may not be ready for some time. 

Becoming available as of 2030, the European Commission will also deliver an application based around their proposed framework for Digital Travel Credentials and the pilot programme conducted by KLM Airlines at the Commission’s request. The pilot of DTC-1 in the Netherlands streamlined faster boarding and border crossing at Schiphol Airport.

Additionally, Thales has been piloting the first Digital Travel Credential Type 2 with the ODYSSEUS project. 

There are criteria for a Digital Travel Credential needed across different scenarios to create the efficiencies for the aviation industry and border management, which will likely delay ICAO’s DTC. Finland’s initial ICAO pilot expedited border processing times in less than 8 seconds in comparison with the 25 second processing time of automated border kiosks. 

Many travel procedures and systems installed have not changed in 50 years, according to an Executive at Amadeus. 

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Denmark has awarded a contract to IT company Nine, a subsidiary of Trifork Group, to develop a national EU digital identity. Signalling an ambitious timeline to launch the wallet, the contract signed is worth a total value of DKK 29 million for phase 1 which will begin in April 2025 and go live in Q1 2026. The wallet may not be totally compliant with the eIDAS 2.0 requirements now, and the infrastructure will continually be reviewed two years after the build. The project is awarded through the SKI framework agreement. 

The wallet will offer Danish citizens access to secure and user-friendly age verification and a digital ID credential to use online or offline without compromising on sharing personal information. 

In later phases, the functionality of the wallet will be expanded to compete with other EU member state wallets, integrating a wider range of digital credentials and ensuring interoperability on privacy standards. 

In the long term, many public authorities are expected to use the wallet to issue digital credentials.

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Bag re-checks are scrapped for connection flights to the United States with a new remote baggage screening initiative endorsed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. 

Extra security procedures for baggage at multiple legs of a journey can be cumbersome. The ground-breaking process will enhance the efficiency of international travel whilst protecting travel safety. Unless specifically referred to a CBP officer for manual inspection, travellers can avoid long queues as CBP personnel can now view checked baggage x-ray images at the foreign departure airport and review them remotely before the aircraft arrives in the U.S. 

CBP trialled the process with American Airline flights from Sydney International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and the procedure was expected to be fully operational on April 9, 2025. There are no changes to TSA’s baggage requirements at their participating airports.

“As part of our innovation efforts in air travel, CBP is leveraging technology to enhance baggage inspections to further secure and streamline travel,” said Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Diane J. Sabatino. “The International Remote Baggage Screening initiative is a significant step forward in modernising our processes and providing a secure and seamless experience for international travellers.”

CBP’s Airport Modernisation plans on enhancing security and traveller experience through multi-faceted technology innovation in the CBP Federal Inspection Station.

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Identity verification will manage who is setting up and running companies listed on Companies House. 

Becoming legislation later this year, owners will need to comply with identity verification to incorporate their companies in the public registry, which currently lists 5.35 million active businesses.

A transition period of 12 months after the legal requirement is passed will allow more than 6 million individuals to get up to speed. Meanwhile, burdens are reduced on companies during a voluntary period to uptake identity protections now. 

Their identities will need to be verified directly with Companies House through GOV.UK One Login or via an independent Authorised Corporate Service Provider.

The introduction of identity verification will create a key change in company law, ensuring the incorporation of companies is conducted properly to improve the quality of their data and tackle misuse of the companies register, Companies House CEO Louise Smyth CBE said.

The UK company law will change under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, empowering Companies House to help “disrupt economic crime and support economic growth”.

Directors are encouraged to save time later on by completing verification processes during the voluntary window. The mandatory burden will be implemented in Autumn 2025.

Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets Justin Madders MP said: “In a time where economic crime has become too common, it is imperative that we bring in measures to prevent identities being stolen online and today marks a significant milestone in our plans to require identity verification for those setting up and running companies on the Companies House register later this year”.

The identity protections will create assurances of UK businesses and lenders and protect the UK economy from fraud and financial crime.

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With more “false positive” cyber attacks attributed to inaccuracies of cybersecurity software, Lloyds has patented its own AI advanced algorithm to spot genuine threats. 

The Global Correlation Engine (GCE), developed by Lloyds Banking Group, addresses high quality cybersecurity across many businesses to protect customers. Sometimes vendor solutions can disappoint in being able to detect accurate fraud in real-time. 

The GCE is refined cybersecurity software, designed to identify and alert businesses to potential attacks with precision. This means that alerts are not misidentified as being malicious – known as ‘false positives’. Lloyds is working to boost the AI capabilities in the GCE further, leveraging multiple layers of algorithms.

Since Lloyds Banking implemented the GCE, investigations of false positives have significantly reduced, whilst minimising the risk of missing genuine attacks. 

The solution has been awarded a patent in the UK and US, issued by the Intellectual Property Office for a new methodology, which uses intelligent algorithms to analyse cybersecurity alerts and determine which alerts could be genuine threats. Across the Group, more emphasis can be placed on resources to investigate and tackle genuine cyber threats.

The GCE works by storing and analysing alerts from across different cybersecurity technologies to identify common attributes, trends and potential connections between different alerts. 

By cross-referencing this information against the components and common signs of a cyber-attack, the GCE accurately assesses and identifies cyber threats with a dynamic approach, identifying both immediate and longer-term threats with a high degree of accuracy.

The technology and new patented applications have the potential beyond traditional cyber-attacks to combat e-crime, supply chain fraud, cyber-enabled fraud and more.

Matt Rowe, Chief Security Officer at Lloyds Banking Group, said: “Our Global Correlation Engine is an exciting innovation that will allow us to identify genuine threats more quickly and efficiently, ensuring customers are protected. We’re working to develop the Engine further, using artificial intelligence to supercharge its capabilities. This innovation, developed by our world-class cyber experts, demonstrates our commitment to advancing cybersecurity and protecting our customers with cutting-edge technology.”

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The decentralised web needs action to establish verification tools for users and crypto services like the traditional web.

A strategic partnership aims to establish trust and accountability across the decentralized web, with Humanity Protocol announcing it will work with Kaito to launch “Yapper Credentials,” a new system for verifiable identity and contributor recognition within the crypto community.

 Web 3.0 is an evolution of the internet’s no bounds, sparking the next generation of digital services and phenomenons like cryptocurrency. 

Humanity Protocol is known for its privacy-first, Proof-of-Humanity blockchain technology and is teaming up with Kaito, an AI-powered Web3 information platform, to provide users with digital credentials to tackle the persistent challenges of establishing real, verifiable identity while preserving user privacy.

Kaito will act as the official verification provider on the Humanity Protocol network using its proprietary algorithm to classify users into three categories: Members of the Crypto Twitter community, rising contributors or general users who sign up and connect their X (Twitter) accounts.

Participants who connect to Humanity Protocol’s testnet will automatically receive Yapper Credentials upon launch. Inner CT and Emerging CT members will also receive bonus allocations in future airdrops—50% and 25% respectively—encouraging broader participation in decentralized identity efforts.

A standout feature of the initiative is its cross-chain interoperability. Yapper Credentials follow decentralized identity standards, enabling users to carry verified status across various blockchain platforms, including DAOs, governance portals, and other decentralized apps.

By providing cryptographic proof of social participation, the system enhances sybil resistance—a key challenge in blockchain environments—while rewarding legitimate community engagement. The goal: a more human-centric and trustworthy internet without sacrificing privacy.

“Yapper Credentials provide a meaningful way to recognize authentic contributions and translate social capital into verifiable, on-chain identity,” said Terence Kwok, Founder of Humanity Protocol. “This is a major step toward a more secure, inclusive, and reputation-aware Web3.”

Yu Hu, Founder of Kaito, echoed the sentiment, saying the collaboration will allow users to “leverage their credentials in multiple applications while preserving privacy and security,” ultimately putting individuals in control of their identity and reputation online.

The partnership represents a growing movement within Web3 to tie decentralized identity to meaningful, verified human activity—paving the way for more trustworthy digital interactions across the blockchain ecosystem.

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IAI and IXLA are now sister companies under the HID umbrella. After the latest acquisition of IXLA, we addressed the benefits of this new arrangement strengthening a broader range of complementary solutions that are tailored to specific customer requirements.

IAI and IXLA will showcase their products in the Identity Week Europe exhibition this coming June as Silver Sponsors, alongside their parent company, HID, a Gold Sponsor. 

Both companies specialise in the development and delivery of security document personalisation solutions. Joining forces under HID, we spoke to Marcus Keel, Product Manager at IAI Industrial Systems and Ferdinando Filippone, Head of Operations at IXLA, hearing their future plans for working together and their respective roadmaps. 

With a long standing in the identity market, Keel explained: “We are expanding our product portfolio and thereby offering an even more end-to-end solution to our customers, and we unite the expertise in both decentralized and centralized personalization solutions. This partnership enables us to extend our reach and better address the evolving needs of all our customers. With a global presence, strategic partnerships and key references”.

IAI has launched a new product line ProductionMaster where they developed tools from a centralized management perspective to configure with multiple machines. They have developed a range of new functionalities across the BookMaster & CardMaster machine platforms, whilst IXLA has advanced their offerings by bringing to market enhanced combined colour solutions through the innovative products of XPrint & BOX. 

IXLA specialises in the design, development, and implementation of advanced laser and colour personalisation systems, combining laser and inkjet personalization systems.

To hear more about IAI or IXLA new machines or if you wish to discuss your project needs, please feel free to reach out and book an appointment with Professional & Innovative Teams at Identity Week from 17-18 June 2025. Come and visit their combined stand during the event.

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Digital verification infrastructure is critical to invest in and deploy or the UK’s position as a prosperous digital and financial hub looks to be overtaken. Delays to install a digital verification system that is government approved and aligned with the appropriate framework could negate the immediate benefits for the economy.

Rather than deliver the reduction in millions lost to fraud and optimise all services, the UK will lose billions that would be generated or saved by implementing the system. 

Enterprises and customers will be more exposed to fraud as AI advances without a digital verifications system planned to roll out en masse. The warning came from a study released by EY and the City of London Corporation. The EU and US have national digital ID frameworks; the UK has the Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework and Data Bill, however, the government is urged to implement a new regulation and digital ID system as soon as possible or risk falling behind. 

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