<h1>Tech firms partner to integrate standardized network APIs for SIM-swap detection and number verification, addressing IP, privacy, compliance risks</h1> Two technology firms announced a commercial partnership to integrate standardized network APIs into identity and fraud-prevention services, initially targeting SIM-swap detection and number verification in emerging markets. Legally, the collaboration raises contractual and IP allocation issues (licensing of APIs, platform integration, service-level commitments), data protection and cross-border transfer compliance (privacy laws, lawful basis for processing, breach notification), regulatory telecom authorization and consumer-protection obligations in target jurisdictions, and potential liability and indemnity exposure for authentication failures. Parties should address export controls, vendor due diligence, dispute resolution, and competition/antitrust risks tied to market consolidation.