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Apr 02, 2025
France’s new age verification law: what it means for adult platforms and how to comply
Every month, 2.3 million minors in France access adult content online. In response, the French regulator Arcom has introduced strict new rules to ensure that only adults can access platforms with pornographic content. These measures, which come into full force on 11th April, aim to protect children while protecting the privacy of adults. In this blog, we answer some of the common questions about the new law and explore how our solutions can help platforms to comply. What are the new rules from Arcom? In October 2024, Arcom, (Audiovisual and Digital Communication Regulatory Authority), announced new rules for
Case studies
Mar 26, 2025
How Agenda Screening uses Yoti to reduce candidate verification time by 50%
“Digital ID from Yoti enhances both compliance and security, while also ensuring a seamless user experience. The results speak for themselves with faster hiring, reduced admin work, and a more reliable verification process identified as key benefits from using it.” Chris Withers Managing Director Agenda is a leading background screening provider, blending advanced technology with a human touch. An expert team ensures a smooth and reliable process, prioritising clients and their candidates. Screening is about trust, not just compliance. The company tailors solutions to fit each client’s needs, using an in-house platform for full control and continuous improvement.
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Feb 27, 2025
The Government announces identity checks for online knife sales
The UK Government is tightening regulations on online knife sales to prevent underage access and enhance public safety. As part of this, the Home Office has published an independent report by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC). The report explores the current practices in the market and sets out some recommendations for how to strengthen online knife sales. Here’s a snapshot of some of the proposed changes: Report suspicious purchases: retailers will need to report suspicious purchases to the police. Increased penalties and jail sentences: penalties for selling knives to under-18s will increase from 6 months to up to
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Feb 10, 2025
Age assurance for online knife sales
At the end of January, the UK Government announced they will introduce stricter age checks for online knife sales. Buyers will need to submit a copy of their photo ID, such as a driving licence, as well as proof of address, such as a utility bill. The same person who bought the knife will have to show ID again on delivery, and no knife packages can be left on the doorstep. These measures are part of the upcoming Crime and Policing Bill, expected to be introduced in Parliament this Spring. While knife crime is a key focus of the
Case studies
Feb 06, 2025
From 2 minutes to 10 seconds: how Diebold Nixdorf and Yoti are transforming and speeding up age verification at self-checkouts
“AI-powered age estimation technology has proved to have a hugely positive impact on the time taken at checkout and the levels of frustration felt by consumers. It also has the knock-on effect that the efficiency of the checkout improves, transaction times drop and there are fewer queues in the store. Additionally, it also frees up staff to better serve customers who need their help.” Matt Redwood Vice president, Diebold Nixdorf Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), Incorporated, automates, digitises and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world’s top 100 financial institutions
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Jan 20, 2025
Yoti responds to Ofcom’s final guidance on highly effective age assurance for Part 5 pornography providers
Ofcom has published the final guidance on highly effective age assurance for (Part 5) providers of pornography, under the Online Safety Act. There are a lot of good principles and effective guidance to ensure children are protected online and there is a clear deadline of July 2025 for all sites (be that pornography sites or social media platforms which allow pornography) to have age verification in place to prevent children from accessing adult content. We are pleased to see that Ofcom has listed several popular age assurance methods, such as facial age estimation, Digital ID wallets, and document verification,