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Do You Trust Your Plastic Bag? Time to Consider the ‘Identity of Stuff’ 

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In a world of globalised supply chains, we need to know where things come from. Not easy. Now one firm has developed a way to embed identity at the molecular level. Tim Green, MEF's programme director for ID and Data, found out more...

What’s up with Passkeys? The Verdict is in…

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New stats from the FIDO Alliance reveal the passkey to be a fast-growing and safe alternative to the password. Tim Green, programme director for MEF ID and Data, took a look behind the data. Just days ago, the FIDO Alliance confirmed that more than 3 billion passkeys are currently securing consumer…

WhatsApp Usernames: 2026 Rollout for Enhanced Privacy & Business Branding

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WhatsApp is preparing a major update that could reshape how people and businesses connect on the platform. Early developments suggest changes to identity, privacy, and brand presentation, with implications across the wider messaging ecosystem. MEF CEO Dario Betti explains why the development deserves attention and how it may influence future…

“Your Caller ID is Important to Us”. Can the Wallet App Change Call Centre Authentication?

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A new proof of concept wants to remove the OTP, the password and even voice detection from the call centre experience. In its place? A simple click inside a wallet app. Tim Green, MEF's ID and Data programme director, explains.

ID & Data

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Cellular Solutions for Identity Verification
SMS One Time Password Report
Enterprise Survey 2021
Identity & Authentication Today – Part II
The Evolution Of Internet Legislation In Brazil
Identity & Authentication today – Part 1
MEF’s 6th annual Global Trust Report
MEF Connects 2019 Member Resources
Global Consumer Trust Report 2018
UK smartphone users & GDPR
Understanding Digital Consent Whitepaper
MEF Global Consumer Trust Report 2017
Consumer Trust Ebulletin
Data Privacy Summit CES 2017
European Consumer Trust Summit 2016
Understanding the Personal Data Economy
Consumer Trust Summit San Francisco 2016
Trust and IoT Report 2016
Global Consumer Trust Report 2016
European Consumer Trust Summit 2015
Global Consumer Trust Report 2015
Global Consumer Trust Report 2016

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