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China’s national digital ID launch. Simple, safe and private? Or a dystopian nightmare? ID & Data

China’s national digital ID launch. Simple, safe and private? Or a dystopian nightmare?

Cyberspace ID will replace China's 'real name' approach to digital ID with a tokenised credential and a string of digits. This is a big deal, says Tim Green, MEF’s programme director for ID and data. This week, on July 15, the Chinese government rolls out its Cyberspace ID system. The…
Sam Hill
July 15, 2025
Apple has just made a big move into mobile ID. What does it mean? ID & Data

Apple has just made a big move into mobile ID. What does it mean?

Apple’s WWDC 2025 announcement could be a turning point for digital identity. With iOS 26, users will be able to store government passports in Apple Wallet-unlocking a new era of on-device, privacy-preserving ID. This raises major opportunities, and questions, for carriers, enterprises, and digital identity providers. Tim Green, MEF Programme…
Sam Hill
June 13, 2025
EU Age Verification App: A Privacy-First Milestone for Child Safety Content & AdvertisingID & Data

EU Age Verification App: A Privacy-First Milestone for Child Safety

The European Commission’s upcoming age verification app, launching by July 2025, marks a major step toward safeguarding minors online. Built on privacy-preserving technology, it aligns with the Digital Services Act to help platforms comply with age restrictions while protecting user data. Dario Betti discusses the innovation and explores the potential…
Sam Hill
June 10, 2025
MEF Connects: ID & Wallets: looking forward to EUDI, AI agents and network APIs ID & Data

MEF Connects: ID & Wallets: looking forward to EUDI, AI agents and network APIs

At MEF Connects: ID & Wallets in London last week, industry experts explored the future of trust, regulation, and authentication. From EU digital wallets to biometrics and network APIs, the event highlighted both the challenges and the innovations reshaping how we verify people – and machines – in an increasingly…
Sam Hill
May 22, 2025
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