Philippines
The Philippines has issued 84 million digital IDs, which have been used in more than 100 million transactions across the private and public sectors, according to the country’s information and communications technology (ICT) agency.
According to Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) undersecretary David Almirol Jr., “The digital national ID is more than just an ID—it’s the foundation of a truly digital government. It enables seamless access to services, reduces red tape, and fosters trust between citizens and the government.”
The country’s lawmakers are debating a bill called the E-Governance Act, which seeks to digitalise all government services under one framework.
United Kingdom
iProov has launched iProov Workforce MFA, a new solution to help organisations mitigate the risk of account takeover.
The solution can be used in conjunction with passkeys, or independently of the device, enabling it to run on users’ personal and shared devices. It also reduces the exposure and costs associated with password resets while offering cross-platform compatibility and a more streamlined user authentication process, said the company. iProov Workforce MFA supports the OpenID Connect (OIDC) protocol enabling a no-code integration with identity providers like Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, OneLogin, Ping Identity, SailPoint, and Saviynt.
United States
There is “an increasing misalignment” between real-world security risks and outdated authentication methods, according to the State of Passwordless Identity Assurance Report from HYPR.
The report highlights the growing risks associated with outdated authentication methods and the rise of new generative AI-related attacks. However, it also signals a potential turning point in the fight against identity-based attacks, with phishing-resistant authentication methods like FIDO passkeys poised to become the dominant solution within the next two years – a first in the report’s five-year history.
Nearly half (49 percent) of organisations suffered a breach in 2024, with 87 percent attributed to identity vulnerabilities. These were primarily driven by credential misuse (47 percent), privilege access abuse (41 percent), social engineering (36 percent), and MFA bypass (35 percent).
Congo
Singapore-based Trident Digital Tech Holdings has signed a Preliminary Collaboration Agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Ministry of Post, Telecommunications and Digital Affairs for its national digital identity and e-government system initiative.
Per the agreement, Trident and the DRC will establish a framework for collecting, analysing, and processing the information necessary to design a secure national solution adapted to the DRC market.
Deliverables include implementing encryption technologies, multi-factor authentication processes, and secure channels for data transmission to protect users’ identities.
Additionally, Trident will strive to ensure these services are interoperable with various platforms such as the banking, healthcare, telcos, and tax sectors.
India
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI on new AI solutions for enhancing Aadhaar services. These include AI-powered voice interactions, fraud detection capabilities, and expanded multilingual support across the Aadhaar ecosystem.
The new AI system enables voice-based interactions for Aadhaar-related services while collecting near real-time feedback from users regarding their enrollment and update experiences. Building on UIDAI’s recent initiatives to expand biometric authentication options, the fraud detection component provides real-time alerts to Aadhaar number holders about suspicious authentication requests, enhancing the security framework that already includes face and fingerprint verification.
United Kingdom
UK Minister of AI and Digital Government Feryal Clark says exploring a digital company ID could strengthen the country’s financial sector, reports Biometric Update.
The UK Government has been exploring a digital company identification scheme named Digital Company ID as a business version of the GOV.UK Wallet, a digital wallet that allows British residents to verify their identity. The platform would help confirm a company is real through verifiable data points and credentials in order to prevent fraud.
Starting in Autumn 2025, anyone setting up, running, owning, or controlling a company in the UK, namely directors and persons with significant control (PSCs), will be required to verify their identity. Company directors and PSCs can already voluntarily verify their identity through Gov.uk One Login or an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).
The Digital Company ID would also slash red tape and boost productivity, the Minister noted during an industry summit organised by the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) and software company Sage.
Meanwhile, a new study from EY and the City of London Corporation has warned that delays in establishing a government-backed, scalable digital verification system (DVS) could cost the UK billions in economic benefits.
The report urged the UK to implement a robust DVS as soon as possible, or risk being left behind in the fintech revolution.
United Kingdom
Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform, has launched its Reusable Digital Identity product suite.
It aims to effectively mitigate repetitive verification and redundant Know Your Customer (KYC) checks that negatively impact user experience and conversion rates for businesses. The company said the new offerings are set to reduce applicant onboarding times by 50 percent and boost conversion rates by 30 percent, on average.
The Reusable Digital Identity product suite includes two products, Sumsub ID and Reusable KYC. Both of them enable end-users to skip cumbersome verification steps such as document uploads, while ensuring that all checks required for regulatory adherence for businesses still take place.
Europe
Trustly is launching Trustly ID in Europe—a biometric solution to make it easier for bank customers to verify their identity.
Trustly securely stores their KYC details so they can log in instantly using Face ID or fingerprint with a passkey they set up once. Trustly then shares their verified information with the merchant, allowing them to access their account and pay immediately.
