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Mar 11, 2025
The risks of using a VPN: Everything you should know
In 2025, cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever. Many businesses turn to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for online security and privacy. But are they always safe? Not all VPNs are created equally, and for businesses looking for a VPN provider, it can be easy to fall prey to fraudsters looking to exploit personal information for cash. In this blog we weigh up the red flags, risks and benefits of VPNs, helping you to decide if they’re right for your business. What is a VPN? Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become an essential tool for businesses and individuals
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Mar 03, 2025
AML Watchlist Screening [product sheet]
Let automation do the heavy lifting in your AML practices with our configurable identity verification solution. You can tailor the checks to suit your risk profile, with optional document authenticity checks and manual review by our verification specialists for enhanced security. Screen extracted customer data against thousands of AML databases in real-time and receive alerts to changes in the risk status of your customers with ongoing monitoring. Core steps for robust AML checks: Identity Verification AML Watchlist Screening Download product sheetGet in touch for a demo
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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 13, 2025
Defining age verification and age assurance
Age is becoming an increasingly important focus for governments globally, with legislation being enacted across multiple states and countries. Our latest report looks at: The difference between age verification and age estimation Why self declaration is not age assurance The importance of balancing proportionality and privacy Download
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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
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Feb 07, 2025
Verifying age with email address age estimation
As legislation increasingly serves to protect children online, businesses and platform operators require efficient and privacy-conscious methods to verify user ages. Email address verification is just one of these methods, leveraging email metadata to estimate a user’s age without collecting further personal information. This guide explores how email age estimation works, its reliability, regulatory compliance, and how it performs as a tool for businesses that wish to balance user experience and risk. What is email address age verification? Email address age verification is a method of age assurance used by websites and online operators to determine
