The past few weeks have seen the largest movement of people in Europe since World War II, with millions fleeing the war in Ukraine in search of safety, and many more trapped or under siege, unable to leave. While food, water and medicine are among the more immediate needs, many people have been forced to […]

In December 2021, the Home Office announced that from April 6th, there would be changes to the guidance for completing right to work and right to rent checks.  Advice was amended at the start of the pandemic to allow right to work checks to be performed via a video call – following feedback from organisations, […]

Preloved is integrating new technologies to enable people to verify their identity in seconds boosting transparency, trust and safety in the classified community   London, UK – 21st January 2022 – Preloved, one of the UK’s most trusted classified advertising sites, has announced that it is introducing new safety measures that will enable its users […]

London, UK – 19th January 2022 – In a bid to modernise its document processing, Sevenoaks District Council has today announced a move to implement digital signature technology from Yoti across its Housing department.   The Council, located in Kent, is keen to cut admin-intensive processes using a secure approach. Currently an organiser of public services […]

The privacy-preserving technology launched to help social networks and other businesses protect children from harms Adults and children simply look into a camera to pass an age check using their face – there’s no need for an ID document and no personal data is held or shared LONDON – 26/10/2021 – Global digital identity network […]

Monadd is integrating Post Office EasyID and Yoti to enable people to verify their identity in seconds, enabling swift and secure changes to addresses and contracts with service providers when moving home   London, UK – 19th October 2021 – Monadd, the all-in-one admin hub that enables people to manage changes, cancellations and interactions with […]

Swarm Markets, which operates the world’s first regulated decentralised trading exchange (DEX), today announces it will make crypto vouchers available to purchase for all verified users of the Yoti, digital ID, app, consequently providing a gateway to secure and regulated decentralised finance (DeFi).  DeFi uses blockchain technology to transfer value using smart code instead of […]

People can now prove their identity using the new Post Office EasyID app, instead of documents such as a passport or driving license Created by digital identity company Yoti, the app will benefit those who get parcels sent to Post Offices for collection including customers of online retailers and those who get missed mail deliveries […]

Yoti’s digital identity technology verifies prescribers; enables Clynxx to offer qualified prescribers instant and secure access to reduce wait times for patients London, UK – 21st June 2021 – CLYNXX, the UK’s official private advanced electronic prescription system has today announced a secure solution for checking medical prescribers identities in conjunction with UK based identity […]

London, UK – 10th June 2021: BitcoinPoint has today announced plans to leverage secure identity verification for KYC (Know Your Customer) checks from digital identity network Yoti, making it faster and easier for people to register, buy and sell Bitcoin. BitcoinPoint is an app that enables people to buy Bitcoin easily online or on the […]

Yoti’s identity verification builds trust in the system designed to help society, tourism and event industries reopen safely with reduced testing process and cost 20th May 2021 – Global identity platform Yoti and Austrian technology company testFRWD have partnered on IdentityME, a rapid home PCR and antigen testing solution with digitally validated results. Using AI-assisted […]

Yoti joins Zizzi, Whitworth’s, YO! Sushi & Simply Cook and 44 other high-street food brands to help 13 to 24-year-olds save up to 25% on balanced food options Backed by Impact on Urban Health (formerly Guys & St Thomas’ Hospital Charity) and Paul Lindley, Founder of Ella’s Kitchen Launching with charity partner FareShare to donate […]

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 19 MAY 2021 – Digital identity platform, Yoti, has partnered with eftpos’ new digital identity solution, connectID to deliver secure digital age verification (AV) technology. An industry-first solution for same day online alcohol sales and delivery is being trialled in partnership with Retail Drinks Australia, the national industry body that represents the […]

Partnership combines Post Office’s experience in identity services and extensive branch network with Yoti’s leading identity technology to play key role in driving UK’s digital transformation. Post Office already market leader for providing digital identity solutions to access Government services. Partnership with Yoti now sees Post Office expand its identity services, launching a new free-to-use […]

On 1 June 2020, the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG) published its revised guidance for what is expected of regulated financial services entities in relation to the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing. The new guidance recognises the central role that digital identity and robust biometric technologies can play in ensuring regulated entities […]

On Monday 20th July, several members of Lords gave strong support for digital age verification, including Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Lord Clement-Jones, Lord Stevenson of Balmacara, Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth, Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom, Lord Holmes. It’s fair to say that all concerned want effective digital age verification, even those that were opposed to the development of […]

We are delighted to announce we have been accepted into the Point de Contact association to help the fight against abuse and inappropriate online content. Point de Contact was created in 1998 to contribute to the fight against illegal content on the internet and facilitate the reporting of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Point de […]

Yoti and New Zealand’s credential management platform JNCTN are excited to officially announce our partnership today. This new partnership will bring consumers a verified credential and digital identity solution for the global market. Wayne Stemp, Founder of JNCTN says “Working together will allow both of us to provide integrated identity and credential management solutions for […]

Since day one at Yoti, we have been strong advocates for protecting young people online and helping them understand their digital identity. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new partnership with MyMahi, an online platform that helps young New Zealanders understand the relevance of what they’re learning at school and help them plan ideas […]

LONDON, 29/05/20 – In a world-first, age estimation and age verification from Yoti have been approved for age-restricted access and protection of young people in Germany. The German Association for Voluntary Self-Regulation of Digital Media Service Providers (FSM) evaluated Yoti’s facial age estimation technology (Yoti Age Scan) and the Yoti app for age verification and […]

We’re very excited to announce the launch of Numbered Humans, the new podcast from our 2019 Yoti Digital Identity Fellows. In each episode, you’ll hear from Paz Bernaldo in Argentina, Tshepo Magoma in South Africa and Subhashish Panigrahi in India, as they  reveal some of the key issues that have emerged during the first six months […]

London, UK – 25th May 2020: Friendly society OneFamily is to use teen-friendly tech to make life easier for its 1.6 million child trust fund account holders, as their accounts mature from September this year. OneFamily holds around a quarter of the UK’s child trust funds.  It will be working with digital identity platform Yoti […]

We are delighted to confirm we have received a HIPAA compliance readiness report from an independent auditor.  This gives us and our clients comfort that Yoti fulfils all requirements in the HIPAA Security Rules and the Privacy Rules. As Yoti has been built from day one with security and privacy at its core, we only […]

Project Endeavour is a ground-breaking pilot project to develop an electronic digital identity and risk assessment onboarding solution for the financial services sector. Established by two leading UK based technology companies Synectics Solutions and Yoti, who specialise in delivering digital identity and financial crime risk management solutions, Project Endeavour will enable financial services organisations to […]

LONDON – 14/05/20 – Indian cryptocurrency exchange, Shiftal, has partnered with digital ID and credential management company, Yoti, for identity verification. By harnessing Yoti’s digital identity app and Doc Scan solutions for automated and expedited KYC verification, Shiftal aims to provide a seamless KYC onboarding experience to its platform users. The traditional KYC process is […]

As governments across the globe look to ease the restrictive measures placed on individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for a secure way to share personal health information has become clear. Individuals that present reasonable evidence that they pose a low risk of transmitting the COVID-19 (either they have recovered or have a recent […]

We’ve joined forces with Synectics Solutions to deliver a groundbreaking anti-fraud solution for financial services that provides a comprehensive eKYC risk assessment at the touch of a button. Project Endeavour is our partnership pilot which combines our best-in-class digital identity technology with anti-fraud and AML risk screening data services from Synectics Solutions. Synectics Solutions is a […]

Synectics Solutions and Yoti announced the partnership pilot, called Project Endeavour, which will also be supported by intelligence from Dow Jones Risk Solutions and the regulatory and compliance division of Eversheds Sutherland – Konexo. Endeavour is anticipated to break new ground in helping financial services companies increase their ability to access a young and digitally savvy […]

Staff IDs verified with the Yoti app to provide a digital identity that preserves privacy and boosts security  LONDON – 09/04/20 – NHS England and NHS Improvement have begun deploying a secure digital ID card solution from Yoti that puts employees’ NHS ID cards on their phone. The contactless ID app can be used to […]

Limit contact and contagion during COVID-19. Prove your age with Yoti’s contactless ID app and age estimation technology. Yoti’s privacy preserving solutions are compatible with Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) Assured Advice guidance for age-restricted goods including knives, lottery tickets and tobacco products. This is now reinforced by updated Assured Advice from the Primary Authority […]

Updated Friday 27th March 2020: Read more about how we can help organisations involved in the global fight against the Covid-19 pandemic here. At Yoti, we have spent six years building a secure identity platform that makes it simpler and safer to prove who we are in our modern, digital world. We have always offered […]

Leading gaming operator Gamesys Group is transforming the registration experience with  Yoti’s document scanning and verification product Doc Scan. Doc Scan will be embedded into Gamesys’ bingo and casino game sites. Yoti’s Doc Scan is simple yet robust for businesses and customers alike, offering seamless identity checking with our award-winning technology under the hood. Together, […]

Yoti, the digital identity app with 6 million downloads and student experience platform, native, have developed a new system that tackles ticket touts using digital identities. The innovative approach will be showcased through ‘the Untoutable Tour featuring Sigma’ with six UK events in November and December, highlighting how technology can make events ‘untoutable’. The UK’s […]

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the seventh Data Science and Ethics Book Club, organised by our friends at DataKind UK. This was the final book club of the year and the topic up for discussion was AI and race. This is a hugely important conversation to advance as our lives become increasingly […]

We are very proud to announce that Yoti has been selected as a REGTECH100 company. RegTech The REGTECH100 is an annual list that recognises the world’s most innovative technology solution providers who are addressing the challenges of delivering regulatory requirements within financial services. The regulatory technology industry has seen huge growth in recent years as […]

This is the first field diary entry from Tshepo, one of our Yoti Digital Identity Fellows. His year-long research project is looking at the digital identity landscape in South Africa, with a specific focus on the national smart ID identity programme from a human rights perspective. *** South African SmartID Cards play a crucial role […]

LONDON, UK – 21 November 2019 – Synectics Solutions has partnered with the digital identity platform Yoti to leverage advanced identity verification technology and enhance customer onboarding for its clients. The partnership will help tackle identity fraud and prevent bad actors from accessing and using financial services to commit serious crimes. Synectics will utilise identity […]

A few weeks ago, we were invited to an event for Ada Lovelace Day at the Francis Crick Institute.  The line up was brimming with inspiring female role models and speakers from companies like Made.com, Snapchat and Microsoft. But much more importantly, the room was packed with 200 motivated girls aged 16-18, looking for a […]

At Yoti, we provide  solutions for organisations to securely verify the identity of their users.  So, we partner with a variety of organisations to help make the digital world that little bit more convenient and secure. We are especially excited to announce that we’re now working with ForgeRock.    What is ForgeRock?  ForgeRock is a […]

50% of people do not trust the details on dating profiles are true LONDON, UK – 9 September 2019 – Yoti, the digital identity app with 5 million downloads, has partnered with DateID, a new US based dating verification platform – to help create a safer and more transparent community of online daters. DateID gives individuals […]

We’re really excited to announce our partnership with  native, the champions of student experiences.  University is about discovery, new experiences, life-long friendships and unforgettable memories. And native understand that. From freshers’ week to society socials, spontaneous nights out to post-exam celebrations, the team at native works night and day to make sure students live their […]

NEW HOPE, Pa., July 24, 2019 – The Meet Group,Inc. (NASDAQ: MEET), a leading provider of interactive live streaming solutions, and Yoti, a digital identity company, today announced that The Meet Group plans to trial Yoti’s innovative age verification and age estimation technologies designed to create safer communities online.  The Meet Group, with more than […]

Yoti is pleased to announce that it has once again been approved to list services under the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud framework. G-Cloud allows UK public sector bodies to choose and buy cloud computing services without the need for a lengthy procurement process. It provides a quick and easy route to market, access to the […]

London, UK, 5th July 2019 – Local businesses in Jersey, including The Channel Islands Co-operative Society and Alliance Supermarket are fighting underage sales and the rise of fake IDs by using Yoti’s digital identity app to verify the age of customers for age-restricted goods and services.  Individuals can now use the free Yoti app to […]

London, UK, 17th April 2019 – As part of HM Land Registry’s Digital Street research and development project, digital identity company Yoti has worked with the organisation and other partners on a blockchain prototype to show how buying and selling a house can be made simpler and quicker by demonstrating a digital transfer of ownership.  […]

What is the Digital Economy Act? The Digital Economy Act is a law introduced by the UK government that includes measures to prevent children from accessing pornographic content online. Age verification is a child protection measure, introduced as part of the government’s ambition to make the UK the safest place to be online. When does […]

Our CEO Robin and Director of Regulatory and Policy Julie had the pleasure of speaking to entrepreneur and CEO Kathy Ireland on her Worldwide Business show. They discussed the challenges we aim to solve, how Yoti can help protect children online and why digital identities will be integral to a safer future for businesses and […]

Update: please note, applications for the Yoti Fellowship Programme are now closed for this year. We are excited to announce the launch of the Yoti Fellowship Programme, one of the signature activities from our new Social Impact Strategy. From today we will be inviting applications from individuals interested in helping unlock the potential of digital […]

Last year, a Gambling Commission audit found that an astounding 55,000 British children aged 11-16 year olds were classed as problem gamblers. The results also revealed that up to 450,000 11-16 year olds gambled on a regular basis. While the problem exists across offline and online gambling, the growing nature of the online sector makes […]

We’re on a mission to be the world’s trusted identity platform. This means our products must be built with the highest levels of security. So, we’ve partnered with FaceTec, the world leader in biometric face solutions. Introducing FaceTec’s ZoOm 3D Authentication to our products will give us the most effective anti-spoofing capabilities available, and be […]

Just in time for Safer Internet Day, we’re excited to announce our partnership with social networking app Yubo. Founded in 2015, Yubo is a platform for young people to form friendships online. Its mission is to create a safe space for teenagers and young adults to socialise and share content in a safe, responsible way. […]

Here at Yoti we’re committed to social change. Whether that be gifting the use of our identity platform to registered non-profits, or lending out our office space to charities for meetings and public events, or assisting humanitarian organisations with identity needs in the developing world. We like to think that doing good is core to […]

Earlier this summer we commissioned research to better understand digital identity needs in the developing world. That research focused specifically on humanitarian work in Africa and South East Asia, and a summary of those findings can be found here. We’re also keen to support the social sector in markets closer to home. However, despite our […]

Meet Gavin Starks, our newest member of the Yoti Guardian Council. Yoti Guardians are influential people who ensure that we always do what’s right by our community, and that we are transparent about what we are doing and why. Guardians bring their expert, independent perspectives and skills to three main responsibilities: Ensuring we continue to […]

How could digital identification help UK charities to more effectively collect information about people using their services? Do charities need to prove who people are, ensure that they are legally eligible for services or to record and recall information about them? If they do, what worries them about the process? Could Yoti Keys help people […]

We recently commissioned research to better understand digital identity needs in the developing world. Specifically, we wanted to understand how grassroots nonprofits could benefit from a digital identity platform to conduct their humanitarian work in Africa and South East Asia. Today, we’re publishing an overview of the project. The short document outlines the initial thinking […]

Here at Yoti, we believe in the benefits of digital identity for all. As we continue to ramp up our efforts in the humanitarian sector, we recently commissioned research to better understand digital identity needs among grassroots nonprofits in the developing world. The first post in the series of two covered our work in Africa. […]

Here at Yoti, we believe in the benefits of a digital identity for all. As we continue to ramp up our efforts in the humanitarian sector, we recently commissioned research to better understand digital identity needs among grassroots nonprofits in the developing world. In this guest post, Kevin Madegwa – our African research lead – […]

A few months ago, as I planned my move to a new Head of Social Impact role at Yoti, I started to do a little digging into who was saying what, and doing what, in the world of digital identity. At the risk of stating the obvious, it’s a bit of a hot topic right […]

We knew something had to be done to fix the world’s broken identity system, and that the solution must put the consumer firmly in control of something as precious as their identity. It made no sense to us that while the rest of our lives were going digital, the way we proved who we are […]

Everyone needs a way to prove their identity. Whether it’s to collect a parcel from the post office, buy an age restricted item, open a bank account or apply for a job. For many young people, they’re too young to have a driving licence and their parents don’t want them to carry around a £49 […]

Today marks a landmark day for Yoti. We have been selected as the identity provider for the Government of Jersey. Securing our first government contract is a huge milestone in our journey and something all of the team are incredibly proud of. Jersey’s search for an ID solution In August 2017, Jersey’s Government issued a […]

Yoti and LedgerState today showcased at the World Economic Forum how governments and other organisations can capitalise on evolutions in blockchain technology to store personal data of their citizens and customers. Yoti, the digital identity platform, lets people create verified digital identities through their free smartphone app. The app uses facial recognition technology and a […]

We all enjoy a trip to the cinema, but carrying a government issued ID to confirm we’re old enough to see our chosen flick isn’t so convenient – especially when we’re going to sit and slouch in a dark room where important documents could easily be lost or stolen. Obtaining a trusted and accepted form […]

Young people and the internet The Internet is a wonderful invention with endless possibilities and opportunities. And for young people it has become a fundamental part of their everyday life. But the internet is rife with dangers and warnings, and letting children loose on the internet with no protection or guidance is like letting them […]

Yoti has been named as one of the South East’s most visionary digital companies in the inaugural ‘Digital Innovators Power List’ launched today by international law firm Bird & Bird LLP and London-based news brand, City A.M. Revealed last night at a launch event hosted at Bird & Bird’s dynamic new space at 12 New […]

The 2016 Cyber Security Awards rewards the best individuals, teams and companies within the cyber security industry. Excellence and innovation are core themes, throughout all categories.   We won ‘Cyber security start up of the year’ award  With Yoti, smartphone owners will be able to prove their age with their phone, use selfies instead of […]