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Understanding the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill

This blog was updated in July 2024, following the General Election and the King’s Speech which announced the new Digital Information and Smart Data Bill (DISD). The government has committed to introducing the Bill, which aims to harness the power of data for economic growth, including setting up a regulatory framework for digital identities in the UK.  We will update this blog once the government has shared further information about this new Bill. Below is a summary of what we know so far.  For now, we have also included the previous blog content on the former Data Protection and

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How facial biometric verification protects your customers from identity fraud

Back in the day, identity theft mostly involved fraudsters stealing personal information, such as credit card details, to commit fraud or impersonate others in person. It was a pretty straightforward game of cat and mouse between scammers and a business, typically carried out face-to-face. As the world has become more digitised, identity fraud has evolved to meet this digital world. One powerful solution in our arsenal against biometric frauds is biometric verification. Let’s dive into what it is, how it works, and why it’s crucial for keeping your customers and online community safe.   What is identity fraud? Identity

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Understanding Australia's Digital ID Acts

Australia’s Digital ID Acts mark a significant milestone for Digital ID use across the world. Having just received Royal Assent, the Acts aim to provide people with a secure, convenient way to prove their identity online. Here’s some of the key information you need to know.   What are Australia’s new Digital ID Acts? Australia’s Digital ID Acts are made up of two different (but similarly named) pieces of legislation. These are the Digital ID Act 2024 and the Digital ID (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2024. Together, they are known simply as “the Digital ID Acts”.   Why

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Thoughts from our CEO

In this blog series, our CEO Robin Tombs will be sharing his experience, whilst focusing on major themes, news and issues in the world of identity verification and age assurance. There’s been a lot about facial age estimation this month, with Robin talking about its use by Meta in Australia as well as our facial age estimation demo site. He also chats about Yoti’s NIST assessment and how Digital IDs can be used to combat fraud.   Meta introduces facial age estimation in Australia We’re delighted Meta is rolling out Yoti’s facial age estimation on Facebook, starting in Australia.

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Digital IDs from Yoti, Post Office and Lloyds Bank are accredited by PASS for proof of age

London, UK – 25th June – The three Digital ID Connect apps – Yoti ID, Post Office EasyID and Lloyds Bank Smart ID – are now accredited by the UK’s national Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS). This gives UK businesses selling age-restricted goods and services more trust in Digital IDs, having confidence they are genuine and that customers have been verified to a high standard. Each of the Digital ID apps includes the approved PASS hologram. In the UK, Yoti ID, Post Office EasyID and Lloyds Bank Smart ID can be used for: Buying all age-restricted goods including

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Meet the Guardians: Dr. Sindhu Joseph

At Yoti, our Guardian Council helps us to navigate the complex world of identity. They are an independent board of advisors who act as a moral sounding board for the company. We’ve had a chat with our newest Guardian, Dr. Sindhu Joseph, to find out more about why she chose to be part of Yoti’s Guardian Council.   1) Why did you decide to join Yoti’s Guardian Council? When Yoti reached out to me to join the Guardian Council, I was fascinated by the company’s vision and what Yoti is trying to achieve, particularly from a company-building perspective. Today,

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