Press releases
Dec 13, 2023
Yoti selects ROC.ai’s facial recognition software to enhance identity verification solutions
13th December 2023, London, UK – Yoti is delighted to announce it will start using ROC.ai’s world-class facial recognition software across its suite of ID platform services. A progressive, innovative leader in AI-powered computer vision and biometrics, ROC.ai’s facial recognition algorithms have been independently tested by the US National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST). Their solutions are trusted by the US Department of Defence, federal and state law enforcement agencies, and some of the world’s leading financial institutions. ROC.ai is committed to delivering technology that respects privacy and works for all races, ages and genders. This is outlined in
Articles
Oct 10, 2023
Exploring bias in credit card-based age verification
We publish the accuracy rates of our facial age estimation technology, split by gender, age and skin tone. By being open and transparent, we hope to give businesses and users confidence in the technology. We also hope this helps regulators to fairly review facial age estimation as an effective age assurance method. However whilst evaluating facial age estimation, some stakeholders and regulators overlook the drawbacks and bias shown in other age assurance approaches. Bias and limitations of using credit cards for age verification One age check method approved in many countries is asking adults to use a credit card
Articles
Jul 28, 2023
Asking the FTC to approve facial age estimation for verifiable parental consent
Together with the Privacy Certified program of the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and Kids Web Services Ltd, a wholly owned Epic Games subsidiary, we are asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for approval to implement facial age estimation as an authorised method for verifiable parental consent (VPC). The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires companies to ensure they are not collecting personal data from children under the age of 13 without a parent’s consent. Currently, the COPPA Rule enumerates seven, non-exhaustive methods that enable parents to verify their consent. These include verification by government ID, credit card
Articles
Jun 29, 2023
Yoti identity verification checks now on Salesforce AppExchange
No matter your company’s size, we’re here to make verifying customers more accessible, easy and secure for you. With this in mind, we’re pleased to now offer our identity verification technology on the Salesforce AppExchange – the leading enterprise marketplace with ready-to-install apps and solutions. It’s a ready-made solution and allows you to quickly and securely verify the identity of your customers. Armed with our ID verification, you can increase automation, fight fraud, reduce risk and stay compliant. Start an identity check and receive the results – all in your Salesforce dashboard. This removes the need to see or store
Press releases
Jun 28, 2023
Britton Management Profile partners with Yoti to streamline pre-employment identity checks
28th June, London, UK – Today, Britton Management Profiles, Canada’s first background screening company, has partnered with digital identity company Yoti to streamline and strengthen pre-employment identity checks. Britton Management has been trusted by global companies for over 48 years. They complete a number of background screening checks on a global level – from references, employment verifications, criminal background checks and identity verification on a global level. Historically, identity checks were completed by physically inspecting identity documents. But during the Covid pandemic, organisations had to pivot and find new ways to verify the identity of candidates. Britton Management has integrated
Case studies
Jun 16, 2023
How OnlyFans became the first UK subscription-based platform to protect children and create age-appropriate experiences
“Ensuring our users are over 18 is a priority for OnlyFans and an important element of protecting our community. We work with Yoti because their market leading age assurance technology provides the right balance between accurately assessing users’ ages and respecting their privacy.” Keily Blair Chief Strategy and Operations officer at OnlyFans OnlyFans is the subscription social platform revolutionising Creator and Fan connections. OnlyFans empowers Creators from all genres to own their potential and gives them the opportunity to monetise the lawful content they produce and share. We helped them: Create age-appropriate experiences. Ensure that minors are