Global Digital Identity and Authentication Developments – June/July 2025
The UK's Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on June 19, establishing a statutory registry and trustmark for digital identity. The EU released three Implementing Acts for the European Digital Identity Wallet, with public feedback open through mid-July. A leak of 16 billion login credentials in June highlighted ongoing cybersecurity threats. Passkey usage surpassed 1 billion users by mid-2025.
