Digital Identity

Digital Identity
Equifax Debuts Digital Identity Services to Boost Trust, Onboarding
October 13, 2021

Equifax has rolled out a new Digital Identity-as-a-Service capability, along with a new partnership with Bonifii as the first to adopt the tool, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Digital Driver’s Licenses Herald New Age of ‘Mobile ID Choice’
October 13, 2021

It’s time to ditch the plastic — that is, if you want to. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Payments Network Eftpos Gets OK From Australia for Digital ID Verification
September 27, 2021

Eftpos has become the first private sector digital identity exchange to be accredited by Australia’s government under the Trusted Digital Identity Framework (TDIF), which will allow for use of the payment network in online transactions needing digital ID verification, NFCW reported. Get the Full Story...

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Consent-Based Social Security Number Verification Helps to Reduce Synthetic IDs
September 10, 2021

With the headlines swirling about data breaches and the sensitive information that is being sold on the dark web, it may seem like the most basic level of identification — the Social Security number — is simply a liability, something the fraudsters can find at...

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France Partners with IDEMIA for Mobile National ID
September 08, 2021

France is partnering with French identity and security firm IDEMIA to make it easier for its citizens to prove their identity and complete online transactions using a smartphone, IDEMIA said in a press release on Wednesday (Sept. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Digital IDs Find New Use Cases and Unexpected Advocacy from UK Postal Service
September 02, 2021

The push toward digital identities is so far a fragmented one, where seemingly app by app, digital identities are established, and at least in some respects are confined to certain use cases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Dating App Tinder Embraces ID Verification Of Members
August 16, 2021

Dating app Tinder will soon make identity verification available, according to a company press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Friction 101: User Verification Efforts Should Match The Level Of Online Instruction
August 16, 2021

The incentives for colleges and universities to keep sensitive student data secure are many. Violations of the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) include fines of up to $1.5 million, possible losses of federal funding and damage to reputation. Get the Full Story...

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New Data: Auto Dealers, Banks, Alt Lenders Are Leaning Into Digital ID Innovation
August 10, 2021

The Next Wave: The Business Adoption Of Digital Fraud Solutions explores the key drivers of and perceived benefits and obstacles to implementing digital identification and verification technologies. The report analyzes a survey of 307 auto dealers, banks, credit unions and alternative or peer-to-peer lenders and...