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Nov 10, 2022
Myth busting age verification
When we’re asked to prove our age we typically show an ID document, like a passport or driving licence. In some instances, we may even show a credit card. But doing so results in us revealing a lot of personal information, like our full name, address or passport number. If a business needs to know we’re the right age for something, that should just be a yes or no answer. We shouldn’t need to share any personal information to prove we’re the right age. A new chapter is beginning though. One where we can prove our age, without risking our
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Nov 02, 2022
How to stay safe online
With a new scam popping up every week, it’s never been more important to stay safe online. Here are some top tips for how to protect yourself and increase the security of your personal data. How to spot a fake email One of the most common scams involves criminals sending fraudulent emails and SMS that claim to be from a well-known company. This is known as ‘phishing’. These messages often link to fake websites and trick you into sharing personal and sensitive information. Here’s some helpful tips on how to spot a fake email Fraudulent emails often contain
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Oct 17, 2022
Why you shouldn’t keep your passport picture on your phone
When we think of passports, we typically think of holidays and going abroad. But many people use them as their main form of identification, whether it’s getting into nightclubs, buying age-restricted items at the supermarket or proving their identity when buying a house. To make your life easier, you might store a picture of your passport on your phone, hidden away amongst your holiday snaps or the latest photo of your food, but did you know this puts your identity at risk? Exposing yourself to identity theft: Having your passport in your photos might be handy for when you
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Oct 14, 2022
Everything you need to know about our facial age estimation technology
We’re really proud of our facial age estimation technology, but it’s important to us that we tackle some common misconceptions. So we’ve answered some of the most important questions we get asked about facial age estimation. What is facial age estimation? Our facial age estimation technology accurately estimates a person’s age based on a selfie. We built it to give everyone a secure way to prove their age without sharing their name or ID document. This privacy-friendly approach doesn’t require any personal details or ID documents, and all images are instantly deleted once someone receives their estimated age
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Sep 06, 2022
Report Remove - one year on
We’re immensely proud to be working with Childline and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) as part of our ongoing commitment to child protection. It’s been just over a year since we officially launched Report Remove, a tool to help young people report explicit images of themselves on the internet. To use the tool, a young person needs to prove they are under 18. Yoti gives a young person a private and safe way to prove their age, without needing to show ID documents or share personal data. We’re delighted that our tech is helping to make a difference in protecting
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Aug 31, 2022
Play Verto research: young people’s attitudes towards facial age estimation
We joined forces with the team at Play Verto for an exciting piece of research to understand what young people thought about facial age estimation technology. Facial age estimation accurately estimates a person’s age based on a selfie. We built it to give everyone a secure way to prove their age without sharing their name or an ID document. The technology can help businesses to create age-appropriate experiences. It can prevent kids from accessing age-restricted content and platforms, and prevent adults from entering platforms for children and engaging with a younger demographic. The results Play Verto reached out to parents