Last week, the UK government announced a plan to roll out a national digital ID scheme, making digital identity verification mandatory for Right to Work checks by the end of this Parliament. This is a step towards modernising compliance, tackling illegal working, and reducing the admin burden on businesses. However, like most technology-led initiatives, the … Continued
Use of insufficiently-secure electronic signatures on documents was one of the reasons a further education college had to repay thousands of pounds of government funding. It’s a story that highlights the risks to organisations using electronic signatures without robust security and compliance measures in place. The issue boils down to whether an electronic signature is … Continued
A new report and draft bill published last week could pave the way for digital wills to be introduced in England and Wales. It’s a change in the law that we’ve been calling for for some time, and one that has the potential to make will-making more secure and convenient than ever. Will-making is currently … Continued
Businesses recruiting IT workers are being warned to hold interviews either via video or in person to beat North Korean scammers posing as fake employees. Last week, the Guardian reported that the UK is a ‘prime target’ for hoax IT workers, who are hired to work remotely and then channel their wages to Kim Jong-un’s … Continued
A recent legal dispute over a will has underlined the urgent need for the modernisation of law around inheritance, and the introduction of electronic signing and remote witnessing to safeguard these important documents. Today’s Wills and Probate recently reported how a son has successfully challenged the validity of his late mother’s £700,000 will. Video evidence … Continued
As we entered the new year, we predicted that 2025 would see further growth in fraudulent use of deepfake technology, highlighting the need for better ID verification systems. We’re already seeing our prediction coming true through two stories in the news this month. First up is news that universities have been targeted by international student … Continued
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is now officially in effect, marking a significant milestone for the financial sector. Designed to strengthen the industry’s ability to withstand digital disruptions, DORA is a crucial regulation that impacts banks, wealth management firms, and fintech companies alike. Its aim? To ensure financial entities and their service providers can … Continued
Every year, on 28 January, we celebrate Data Privacy Day – a significant event that highlights the importance of safeguarding personal data and promoting privacy best practices. This takes place in the wider Data Privacy Week – with a goal to spread awareness about online privacy. The date marks the anniversary of the opening for … Continued
Deepfake scams are back in the news after it emerged that a woman in France was duped out of €830,000 by criminals posing as Brad Pitt. It’s a story that should be a cautionary tale to anyone carrying out financial transactions via phone or video. In this case the victim was groomed by the scammers … Continued
By Steven Tallant, CEO. Last week I has lucky enough to meet two household names from the BBC while out and about spreading the word about Videosign. First up, I attended the Future of Cyber Security Europe conference in central London, where I had chance to speak to business leaders and members of the security … Continued