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Aug 14, 2024
Deepfake laws: Global regulations in the digital age against sexually explicit and criminal use of deepfakes
If someone said the word ‘deepfake’ just a decade ago, nobody would know what they were talking about. The term hadn’t been coined and the technology as we know it hadn’t yet been created. Fast forward to the present day and it seems as though deepfakes are everywhere. However, their explosive and widespread prevalence has highlighted some serious problems such as criminal offence and sexually explicit deepfakes.. In response, regulatory bodies are beginning to pass laws to combat these issues, but they’re competing against the rapid evolution of the technology. This article gives a snapshot of some of
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Jul 11, 2024
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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Jun 30, 2024
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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Jun 24, 2024
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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May 28, 2024
The importance of transparency for facial age estimation
To protect young people online, businesses need to provide age-appropriate experiences for their users. This could apply to online marketplaces, social media networks, content sharing platforms and gaming sites. But to put the correct measures in place, businesses need to know the ages of their customers. It was previously thought that the only way to confidently establish a user’s age was with an identity document, like a passport or driving licence, or checks to third-party databases such as credit reference agencies or mobile network operators. However, regulators are now recognising facial age estimation as an effective alternative. As with
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May 14, 2024
Making age checks inclusive
In today’s world, we can access a range of goods, services and experiences online. As a result, regulations are being passed across the globe to ensure that young people safely navigate the digital world. From the UK’s Online Safety Act to age verification laws in the US, platforms are being required to check the ages of their users. To do this effectively, the age assurance methods offered must be inclusive and accessible to as many people as possible. Why can’t businesses just use ID documents? Most people tend to think of age assurance as checking a person’s age
