The push in Europe to promote the use of standardized authentication for online transactions moves to cross-border banking. A test enables French consumers with eIDAS digital identities to open banking accounts in the United Kingdom, an effort that involves major players in the identity space.

As the security of personal data used in physical security systems comes into even tighter focus from industries, governments and consumers, the Security Industry Association’s newly launched board looks to HID Global’s Kathleen Carroll for leadership. Her experience in identity management and government relations could help improve data security best practices for all players.

Those fliers can quickly go through airport security lines without having to remove shoes and other items as part of TSA PreCheck. A mobile enrollment marketing push, new advertising and even Groupons all helped increase the popularity of the traveler authentication program.

Technology designed to make it possible for travelers to reach airport gates without producing boarding and ID documentation earns a thumbs-up from U.S. patent officials. The news comes as CLEAR allocates fresh capital to expansion efforts and improving its biometric products.

The SAFE Sports and Events Access Manager from HID, which was deployed at the 2016 Olympics, aims to reduce the threat from terrorists, thieves and vandals upping stadium security at public events. The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security says the secure identity technology can handle the unique rigors of sports environments.

A new white paper from the Secure Identity Alliance points to a future where borders are increasingly protected by mobile technology and biometric authentication. Such technology could help border officials better man smaller posts, deal with traveler rushes and weed out criminals trying to cross into countries.

A new biometric ATM from Diebold and Samsung seeks to increase the security and speed of cash-machine transactions by using mobile apps and facial recognition – mathematical representations of consumers’ faces. The technology represents the latest effort to widen the popularity of biometric payments.

Elections and government services are two functions that become more secure and efficient after the introduction of national digital ID programs, says the former president of Estonia, a world leader in online authentication. But those programs need massive buy-in from citizens.

An $8 million funding round for Nok Nok Labs, a FIDO Alliance founding member, could lead to better security and more efficiency at often-chaotic emergency sites, where minutes are precious. The push could also lead to more biometric authentication for first responders.

A federal court backs a mining company employee who said a hand scanner violated his evangelical beliefs. The ruling could lead to new corporate policies on biometric authentication, though it appears unlikely to check the expansion of such technology.