On July 16, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) declared the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield invalid. The ruling, known as “Schrems II,” is one of the most far-reaching data protection decisions of recent years. For companies that transfer personal data to the U.S. or use U.S. services that do so, this ruling has changed the legal framework. This article summarizes what the CJEU ruled, what the consequences of the ruling were, and why it remains relevant in light of the current Schrems III debate.
Two out of two EU-U.S. data protection agreements have been struck down by the European Court of Justice. Now, the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the independence of the key U.S. data protection regulator, and noyb is preparing its next lawsuit. A renewed, fundamental review of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework before the CJEU has become much more likely. When it will take place and what the outcome will be remains to be seen. This article explains what happened, why it affects your customer data, and what you should do this week.
Digital identity is becoming mandatory in the EU. With the eIDAS 2.0 Regulation, the European Union has established a framework that requires companies in regulated industries to accept the so-called EUDI Wallet as proof of identity. Those who fail to prepare in time risk compliance issues and miss an opportunity to streamline their processes. In this article, you’ll learn who is affected by this requirement, when it takes effect, and what specific steps you need to take.
At WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled the most comprehensive design update for Wallet Passes in years. New layouts give brands significantly more creative freedom, and with Featured Actions, clickable actions are now visible directly on the front of the card for the first time. Added to this are the new Apple Pass Designer and Tap to Share. Here’s everything you need to know.
Plastic cards gathering dust in wallets. PDF documents that no one can find when they need them. And calls to customer service just to look up an insurance number. What if all of that were unnecessary because your customers’ proof of insurance is right where they look anyway: on their smartphones, in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet?
Google has completely revamped the Wallet app on Android. It features a new home screen, a new favorites system, improved search functionality, and more privacy options for each pass. The update has been rolling out gradually since April 2026 and changes not only the app’s appearance but also how you find, organize, and use your Wallet cards in your daily life.
Create Wallet cards with AI instead of setting them up manually. With the Passcreator MCP Server, you can create and manage customer cards, tickets, and vouchers directly through ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, automate your processes, and launch campaigns for Apple Wallet and Google Wallet in seconds using a simple prompt. Learn how this works in the article.
The adoption of NFC-enabled passes in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet continues to transform industries - from retail and events to transportation and digital identity. As organizations explore the potential of contactless passes, it’s essential to understand not only the technical requirements but also the contractual and ethical guidelines that govern their use, especially for Apple’s Value Added Services (VAS) passes.
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Mobile wallet passes have evolved from "nice-to-have" tech experiments into a high-ROI marketing channel that handles coupons, tickets, membership cards, vouchers, and more. With global mobile-wallet transaction value projected to reach $2.8 trillion in 2025 and to triple again by 2029 at a 32% CAGR - and U.S. consumers already spending an average of $3,700 per capita through mobile payments in 2024 - marketers can no longer afford to treat wallet passes as a side project. Yet platform capabilities vary widely. Here's is a pragmatic evaluation framework you can use in any RFP or internal evaluation of platforms.
