Labour's proposed digital identity system faces backlash as MPs warn it could allow individuals to choose their gender without medical verification, raising concerns about privacy and security implications.
Government plans for mandatory digital ID cards to buy alcohol and enter venues spark civil liberties concerns as critics warn of 'Orwellian' overreach in daily life.
The Labour Party unveils ambitious plans for digital identity cards, promising to streamline services while raising privacy concerns. Yvette Cooper leads the charge on modernising UK security.
Sensitive identity documents including passports and driving licences from thousands of Discord users have been compromised after a cybersecurity breach at an age verification provider.
A catastrophic security failure at Discord has exposed sensitive government-issued ID documents submitted for age verification, putting millions of users at risk of identity theft and fraud.
Leaked photographs expose the extraordinary life of Chinese heiress LanLan Yang, showcasing luxury properties, high-society connections, and her designation as an 'Important Person' during UK stays.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk sparks outrage after telling bereaved father Hamish Steele his complaint about X's verification system is a 'dead end' following his son's tragic death.
Former President Donald Trump moves to strip healthcare access from immigrants with Temporary Protected Status, igniting fierce Democratic opposition and raising legal challenges.
Ryanair is set to enforce a strict new ID verification rule. Travellers who fail to update their details risk being refused boarding. Here's everything you need to know to avoid travel chaos.
Elon Musk's X platform demands a pause on Australia's landmark law banning under-16s from social media, citing concerns over its 'lawfulness' and implementation, setting the stage for a major legal and policy clash.
A groundbreaking 'Digital ID' super-app is in development, promising to let you prove your age for age-restricted goods with just your smartphone, potentially ending the need to carry physical documents.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveils radical election pledges to curb immigration, including a two-year benefits ban for migrants and abolishing the controversial non-dom tax regime.
Nigel Farage and Reform UK propose a radical overhaul of the UK's settled status system, requiring migrants to reapply for the right to remain and stripping benefits from those who fail. This hardline policy reignites the Brexit debate on immigration.
Nigel Farage pledges to abolish the EU Settled Status scheme if elected, potentially exposing tens of thousands to removal in dramatic immigration policy overhaul.
UK regulator Ofcom launches a major campaign to ensure pornography websites comply with the new Online Safety Act, enforcing strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content.
A critical loophole in Australia's new social media age verification law allows minors to easily access harmful content, including gambling and violent far-right material, by simply browsing without an account, experts warn.
A breast cancer survivor from Wales was left devastated after being denied a new passport photo for looking 'too ill'. Emma Spary, 42, shares her story of battling the system and the emotional toll of post-treatment discrimination.
Florida enacts one of America's strictest social media laws, prohibiting children under 14 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, mandating age verification, and allowing account deletion.
OpenAI accelerates development of advanced age verification for ChatGPT after a British teenager's death linked to AI-generated content, prompting urgent UK regulatory action.
Exclusive investigation reveals how scammers are bypassing security measures, with weak passwords like 'Password1' leaving Britons vulnerable to devastating cyber attacks. Experts issue urgent warning.
From December 2025, Australians must undergo digital age verification using photo ID or facial recognition to access online pornography, under a landmark new law aimed at protecting minors.
Australia pioneers a radical online safety law, enforcing strict digital ID checks for pornography access. The move ignites fierce debate on privacy, effectiveness, and the future of internet regulation worldwide.
Ministers are pressuring Ofcom to enforce stringent new age verification rules on YouTube and TikTok, aiming to shield young users from harmful content and data collection practices.
Exclusive: A new federal proposal could require millions of families in US poverty programmes to verify their immigration status, creating potential barriers to essential early childhood education and nutrition support.
A landmark US court ruling, backed by the Trump White House, terminates humanitarian protections for hundreds of thousands of migrants from Haiti and Venezuela, setting a major precedent for US immigration policy.
In a major immigration policy announcement, Donald Trump pledges to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan migrants, setting the stage for large-scale deportations if he wins the 2024 election.
Roblox announces major new age verification checks to separate adult and child users, aiming to create safer digital experiences. The platform's latest safety overhaul includes content segregation and new parental controls.
The UK government is set to introduce mandatory digital ID cards for all foreign nationals, a move hailed as a post-Brexit security measure but criticised as a 'poll tax on immigrants'.
Brianna Ghey's mother, Esther, campaigns for smartphone restrictions in UK schools and social media age verification after her daughter's tragic death, calling for a societal shift in protecting children from online harm.
Algerian boxing champion Imane Khelif launches a formal appeal against her disqualification from the Women's World Boxing Championships over disputed genetic sex test results, challenging the sport's gender policies.