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Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today:

Australia Seeks Upgraded Liveness Detection for National Digital ID App

The Australian government has issued a request for upgraded liveness detection capabilities for its national digital identity application, myGovID. The initiative seeks to integrate advanced “Level 2” anti-spoofing technology to better defend against sophisticated presentation attacks, including high-resolution photos and deepfake injections. This technical hardening is a key part of the country’s effort to increase the assurance levels of its digital credentials as it expands access to more sensitive government and financial services.

House Republicans Introduce Secure Data Act for Federal Privacy

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced the Secure Data Act, a bill aimed at establishing a comprehensive federal privacy framework. The legislation seeks to preempt the current patchwork of state-level privacy laws with a single national standard for how companies collect, store, and share personal data. A primary focus of the bill is the regulation of sensitive biometric information, requiring clear user consent and providing specific guidelines for the use of automated identification technologies in the private sector.

Detroit Police Facial Recognition Use Drops 91 Percent

The use of facial recognition technology by the Detroit Police Department has plummeted by 91 percent over the past year. This significant decrease follows a legal settlement that imposed much stricter oversight and narrower criteria for when the technology can be utilized in criminal investigations. Under the new policy, officers are prohibited from using biometric matches as the sole basis for an arrest and must adhere to a rigorous secondary verification process involving human analysts.

Dutch Parliament Votes to Pull DigiD from Solvinity

The Dutch Parliament has voted to withdraw the management of DigiD, the national identity system, from the IT provider Solvinity. The decision comes ahead of Solvinity’s planned acquisition by the American firm Kyndryl. Lawmakers cited concerns over national digital sovereignty and the potential for foreign access to the sensitive identity data of Dutch citizens. The move signals a growing trend among European governments to keep critical identity infrastructure under domestic or high-assurance regional control.

Google.org Pledges $5M for Digital Infrastructure in Latin America

Google.org has pledged 5 million dollars to support the development of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in Latin America, with a specific focus on cross-border identity systems. The funding will assist regional organizations in building interoperable digital ID frameworks that allow citizens to verify their identities across national lines. The project aims to facilitate more secure and efficient regional migration, trade, and social benefit distribution by utilizing open-source biometric standards.

Credas and Finity Embed Biometric Checks in UK Payroll

Credas and Finity have partnered to embed biometric Right to Work checks directly into UK payroll and HR workflows. The integration utilizes DIATF-certified facial recognition technology to verify a worker’s identity and immigration status during the onboarding process. By automating these checks within existing payroll software, the companies aim to help UK employers maintain regulatory compliance while reducing the administrative burden associated with manual document verification.

Disneyland Rolls Out Facial Recognition at Park Entry

Disneyland has officially rolled out facial recognition technology at its park entry points to streamline the admission process for ticket holders. The system allows guests to link their photos to their digital tickets, enabling “hands-free” entry through dedicated lanes. To address privacy concerns, the resort has maintained traditional ticket-scanning lanes as an opt-out option for visitors who prefer not to utilize biometric identification.

UK’s NCSC Formally Recommends Passkeys Over Passwords

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a formal recommendation for organizations and individuals to adopt passkeys as a more secure alternative to traditional passwords. The agency cited the biometric security advantages of passkeys, which utilize on-device facial or fingerprint recognition to authenticate users. The NCSC highlighted that this transition significantly reduces the risk of phishing and credential-stuffing attacks by removing the need for memorized or stored secrets.

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By the ID Tech Editorial Team