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Press releases Apr 16, 2026
Lifetime Achievement for Robin Tombs alongside recognition for Yoti client Yubo at Global Age Assuarance Summit
London, UK – 16th April 2026 – Digital identity company Yoti has today announced that its CEO and co-founder, Robin Tombs, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement in Age Assurance at the Global Age Summit, recognising the significant contribution he has made to building privacy-preserving age assurance into a global industry standard. At a time when many in the industry prioritised data collection and convenience, Robin founded Yoti in 2014 and championed a different approach: data minimisation, giving users control over their data and independent accountability. More than a decade on, Yoti’s approach has become the benchmark for responsible,
Articles Mar 27, 2026
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. This month, Robin speaks about digital IDs, including the importance of choice and how they can make life increasingly difficult for fraudsters. But before getting into the rest of this piece, it’s important to first address the recent fine issued on Yoti by the Spanish regulator AEPD. Spanish regulator AEPD fining Yoti A growing number of individuals and organisations are now aware that Yoti has been fined €950,000
Press releases Mar 10, 2026
Respuesta de Yoti ante las sanciones y multa de la AEPD
Yoti lamenta profundamente tener que confirmar que recientemente hemos sido sancionados por la Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) por infracciones de la normativa de protección de datos relacionadas con la aplicación Yoti Digital ID. Yoti rechaza categóricamente la decisión de la AEPD y ha iniciado el proceso de apelación ante la Audiencia Nacional. Es importante destacar que podemos garantizar a los usuarios y clientes de la aplicación Digital ID que ningún dato personal ha sido expuesto ni comprometido de ninguna manera: la aplicación Yoti Digital ID sigue siendo segura. Asimismo, queremos dejar claro que las conclusiones de
Press releases Mar 10, 2026
Yoti’s response to AEPD sanctions and fine
Yoti is extremely disappointed to confirm that we have recently been sanctioned by the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) for infringements of data protection law relating to the Yoti Digital ID app. Yoti rejects in the strongest possible terms the decision of the AEPD and has begun the appeal process to the Spanish High Court. Importantly, we can reassure our Digital ID app users and clients that no personal data of any app user has been breached or compromised in any way – the Yoti Digital ID app remains secure. We also want to make clear that the findings
Articles Feb 26, 2026
Digital ID for proof of age is coming. Here’s how to check it properly.
Millions of people are already using digital IDs to prove their age and identity, share their verified details with others or take more control over their personal data, all without needing a physical document. Soon, they’ll also be able to use them as proof of age when buying alcohol in licensed premises in the UK (once the mandatory licensing conditions are updated). This includes pubs, bars, restaurants, nightclubs and supermarkets. That’s a big shift in how age-restricted sales work and it’s why having a fast, reliable and low-friction way to check IDs matters for your business. How businesses
Articles Feb 26, 2026
Updates to the UK MLRs have just changed the game for digital identity
For years, the UK has talked about digital identity as the key to faster onboarding, reduced fraud, better customer experiences, and stronger compliance. And yet, in much of regulated industry, the day-to-day reality has barely shifted. Why? Because compliance culture doesn’t move on optimism. It moves on defensible certainty. Until now, most compliance officers have been understandably risk-averse. Not because they dislike digital identity, but because they know what happens when a control fails: remediation programmes, supervisory challenge, awkward audit findings and reputational consequences. Even when the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG) referenced digital identity in June 2020,
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