Defining age verification and age assurance

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Pages of Yoti's Defining age verification and age assurance white paper - February 2025

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

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