Legal

Maldives makes strides in digital ID as Taiwan faces scrutiny

2025-06-24 Ian Fleming

Spanish law among most comprehensive for age checks, kids’ online safety

2025-06-23 Per Henrikson

Adult Websites Resume Operations in France Following Court Ruling

2025-06-22 Ian Fleming

Japan to require IC chip ID verification for online bank accounts in 2027

2025-06-20 Ian Fleming

TheJapan will require banks and credit card companies to use IC chip-based identity verification for non-face-to-face account openings starting in April 2027, under a revised rule aimed at curbing fraud.

UK Companies Face New Compliance Requirements Under IDV Law

2025-06-20 Ian Fleming

Companies are preparing for a major shift in compliance as Companies House rolls out a new identity verification system aimed at boosting corporate transparency and tackling economic crime.

Mitek Systems failed to convince the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that it had standing to sue for a declaratory judgment against USAA

2025-06-13 Ian Fleming

The United Services Automobile Association sued Wells Fargo NA, PNC Bank NA, and Truist Bank beginning in 2018 over several patents. The appeals court on Thursday backed the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas’ dismissal.

Maldives releases digital ID draft legislation for public feedback

2025-06-11 Ian Fleming

Stakeholders and members of the public have until June 15 to submit comments to the first draft of the country’s Digital Identity Bill.

EU age-check app to bar minors from Facebook, YouTube from July 1

2025-06-10 Per Henrikson

EU residents will need to use a new age-verification app from July 1 to access adult websites and major social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok, according to reports.

US Department of Education requires stricter ID Verification for Federal Aid Applicants

2025-06-09 Per Henrikson

The Department of Education is requiring colleges and universities to implement stricter identity-verification measures for some first-time applicants for federal student aid, according to a Friday announcement.

France considers requiring Musk’s X to verify users's age

2025-06-09 Ian Fleming

The French government is considering designating X as a porn platform — a move that will likely have the platform implementing strict age verification requirements.

A practical look at ID Verification for Directors and Persons with Significant Control under ECCTA

2025-06-03 Ian Fleming

Under the ECCTA, all directors of UK companies will need to have their ID verified in order to act as a director. From the date on which the IDV rules come into force – which is currently stated to be autumn 2025 – every director will have to have their ID verified by one of the methods specified by the IDV regulations, as set out below.

Canadian lawmakers consider age verification, estimation for online porn access

2025-06-02 Per Henrikson

The Bill would give the government the power to prescribe age verification and estimation methods, but only those operated by “arm’s length” third parties.