"In a stunning reversal, the European Commission is once again poised to undermine the privacy of citizens across Europe in the ongoing eIDAS reform process. After promising to close a dangerous loophole in the eIDAS implementing acts, the Commission has yielded to powerful industry lobbyists and reintroduced an optional regime for “relying party registration certificates.” This dramatic backslide threatens the core principle of the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet project: namely, giving users across the EU secure digital identities under reliable and uniform protections."

https://epicenter.works/en/content/eu-commission-undermines-eidas-protections-again

New blog post!
Digital credentials could streamline enterprise security, travel, and onboarding, but adoption isn’t easy. Why? And what about passkeys (yes, I had to go there)? I break it all down here.

#DigitalIdentity #VerifiableCredentials #IAM #CyberSecurity #EIC2025

https://sphericalcowconsulting.com/2025/03/25/digital-credentials-in-the-enterprise/

Rapport van AFM over EU Digital Identity Wallet. Ontwikkeling met grote impact, niet alleen op de financiele sector overigens.
https://www.afm.nl/nl-nl/sector/actueel/2025/mrt/nieuwe-digitale-ID
#EUDIW #digitalidentity #wallet #AFM

Meta’s Expansion of Anti-Fraud Facial Recognition Tool in UK, a Security Measure or Privacy Risk?

#Meta #FacialRecognition #AI #PrivacyRisk #CyberSecurity #OnlineFraud #BiometricData #AIinTech #DataProtection #TechNews #ScamPrevention #ArtificialIntelligence #MetaAI #DigitalIdentity #TechRegulations
https://www.techi.com/meta-launches-anti-fraud-facial-recognition-tool-uk/

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Good afternoon, folks! Just a quick reminder: PGP isn't dead. Sign with pride!

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#OpenPGP #GPG #Cybersecurity #Tech #DigitalIdentity #SignYourCode
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We invite you for a hybrid debate, in English, about the #SwissEID, in light of the upcoming referendum.

#digitalidentity is a complicated topic that concerns everyone, and there is a lot to learn from the Swiss experience.

Info & registration: https://www.isoc.ch/events/public-policy-session-2025/

One of the most important, if not >the< most important term in the legislative act on the European Digital Identity Wallet is 'unlinkability' and even if the initiators of the original #wallet concept don't like it, they should endorse it.
It’s the law, stupid.
@EUCommission

#typo
#eIDAS #EUDIW #eID #digitalidentity #privacy #unlinkability

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1183/oj

I'm curating a series for OGR: Will #HumanRights guide tech development?

First article: Grace Mutung’u explores how the adoption of #digitalidentity is excluding vulnerable groups in #Kenya and #Uganda creating a governance gap.

We need to govern tech, not be governed by it!

https://www.openglobalrights.org/digital-id-from-governance-by-technology-to-governance-of-technologies/

»#India has eased restrictions on its #Aadhaar #authentication service, a #digitalidentity verification framework linked to the #biometrics of over 1.4 billion people.« https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/02/india-expands-aadhaar-authentication-for-businesses-raising-privacy-concerns/?eicker.news #tech #media

W3C introduces new standard for digital identity verification https://ppc.land/w3c-introduces-new-standard-for-digital-identity-verification/ #DigitalIdentity #W3C #IdentityManagement #WebStandards #TechNews

Did you know? Last year’s IDPro Skills, Programs & Diversity survey showed a gap between tech priorities (like verifiable credentials) and business goals. What gaps will we learn about this year?

Take 5 minutes to share your experience:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L9QB6T2

Deadline: 7 February 2025. Let’s align tech and business for the win!

New Episode of The IDPro Show!

This week, we’re joined by Dr. Tina Srivastava, an MIT-trained rocket scientist, entrepreneur, and inventor with 30+ patents!

Tina chats with hosts Heather Flanagan (@sphcow) and Chris Cochran about her journey from aerospace to digital identity.

Topics include:

• Transitioning from aerospace to identity
• Building scalable, resilient identity systems
• Making identity inclusive & accessible
• AI-driven phishing & privacy safeguards

Listen now: https://youtu.be/DR8RAdm8EpM

Hey, identity nerds! The IDPro® Skills, Programs & Diversity Survey is live!

Whether you’re new to the field or an old hand at IAM wizardry, your input shapes the future. Let’s make some noise and hit 500+ responses this year!
Deadline: 7 February 2025 Survey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L9QB6T2

Join the conversation and help us make identity better for everyone.

The survey is open to everyone who has responsibilities in the field of digital identity and results will be freely available on the idpro.org website.

EU's Digital Identity Systems - Reality Check and Techniques for Better Privacy.
https://media.ccc.de/v/38c3-eu-s-digital-identity-systems-reality-check-and-techniques-for-better-privacy#t=0
#eu #eudiw #cybersecurity #digitalidentity

In dit NRC-artikel deel ik mijn ernstige zorgen over de risico's en zwakheden van de Europese digitale identiteits portemonnee.

[EN] In an article in the Dutch national newspaper NRC today, I share my serious concerns about the risks and weaknesses of the European digital identity wallet.

Bluesky is facing a surge in impersonation scams. Users are being tricked by fake profiles mimicking tech personalities. Despite efforts to remove these accounts, the decentralized nature of Bluesky makes it challenging to manage. The platform is exploring new verification methods to combat this issue and protect its users.

https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/12/11/1108476/bluesky-has-an-impersonator-problem/

Quebec wants to create a digital ID for residents. What does that mean?
A digital identity would change the way you access all public services. Quebec Cybersecurity Minister Éric Caire tabled the bill that would give him the power to manage the new program and he aims to have the system in place by 2028. He says it will make the personal information of Quebecers safe...
#digitalidentity #government #security #Quebec
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6584843?cmp=rss

If you want to understand what EU digital identity wallet is all about and are not afraid of a bit technical description, the "European Digital Identity Wallet Architecture and Reference Framework" is an excellent and up-to-date resource.
https://github.com/eu-digital-identity-wallet/eudi-doc-architecture-and-reference-framework/blob/main/docs/arf.md
#EU #digitalidentity #EUDIW #wallet #architecture