AssuranceAmerica, a U.S. insurance provider, confirmed a data breach impacting 6.9 million individuals, including names, contact info, and driver's license numbers. This is the largest known spill of U.S. driver's license data this year.
Texas is no longer renewing driver's licenses for visa holders whose visa stamps have expired, even if their I-94 forms are valid. This new rule, confirmed by immigration attorney Emily Neumann, requires a valid visa stamp for primary identification for REAL ID purposes, potentially forcing individuals to return to their home countries for renewals.
A data breach at a Texas state government department has exposed the driver's license information and passport numbers of over 3 million people. The incident, which affected the Texas Parks & Wildlife department's license system vendor, also included email addresses, phone numbers, and residential addresses.
Germany's Federal Cabinet has approved plans to make obtaining a driver's license more affordable and modern. The reforms aim to reduce costs, which average €3,400, through digitalization, reduced bureaucracy, and increased transparency, while maintaining high safety standards.
