New approach to ID verification aims to safeguard privacy

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Could a proposed verification framework based on relationships prevent personal data falling into the wrong hands?

The Global Trust Council's scheme would reduce the need for biometric security Government and industry are being encouraged to take part in a new electronic identity scheme that could put control...

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