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Meet the Guardians: Dorothy Gordon

At Yoti, our Guardian Council is an independent board of advisors, helping us to navigate the complex world of identity. We spoke with our newest Guardian, Dorothy Gordon, to find out what drew her to our Guardian Council.   1) Why did you decide to join Yoti’s Guardian Council? I found the concept of a Guardian Council really engaging. It’s not often that companies attempt such a thing – inviting people from outside the company to help ensure they’re acting in a trustworthy and transparent way. There are many social enterprises out there that say that they’re doing something

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Image of a young man looking down at his phone. Surrounding him are three illustrations: a shield representing security, a building representing financial services and a smartphone representing how a Digital ID app can be used for identity verification.

How Digital IDs are streamlining everyday tasks for millions

We’ve recently just hit a huge milestone: our Digital ID apps have had 14 million global downloads. Businesses and individuals are increasingly using Digital IDs. In fact, experts have predicted that the number of digital identity verification checks will surpass 70 billion by the end of 2024. This blog explores how our Digital IDs are making people’s lives easier and more secure.   But first, what is Digital ID? Instead of using a physical document, such as a passport or driving licence, a Digital ID is a way for people to prove who they are on their phone. Creating

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An image of three smartphones, each displaying what the new Student ID feature looks like in the Post Office EasyID app, the Yoti app and the Lloyds Bank Smart ID app.

Introducing verified Student IDs on your phone

We’re excited to introduce Student IDs – a new feature that allows students to confirm their student status through our Digital ID apps. With nearly three million students in the UK, we’re proud to make student verification simpler for millions. With a verified Student ID, students can quickly and easily prove they are a student, without having to show a physical student card. They display only the key information, such as their photo, university email, and verified student status, directly to businesses. This approach enhances students’ privacy and security while providing businesses with reliable confirmation of student status.   

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Thoughts from our CEO, Robin Tombs - November 2024

Thoughts from our CEO

In this blog series, our CEO Robin Tombs will be sharing his experience, whilst focusing on major themes, news and issues in the world of identity verification and age assurance. This month, Robin chats about why Yoti facial age estimation is not easy to spoof, the UK Government’s Draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for online safety, the rise of AI voice cloning and the importance of supplementary codes for digital identity.   Facial age estimation is not easy to spoof There was understandable scepticism from Rachel Burden and some listeners on BBC Radio 5 Live breakfast this month about

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Navigating Australia’s online safety laws

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, regulators are prioritising online safety. Countries around the world are introducing new legislation that aims to protect people online and create safer, age-appropriate experiences.   What’s the current state of online safety legislation in Australia? As the internet has become a central part of daily life, Australia’s approach to online safety has evolved over time. Online safety laws were initially more reactive, focused on specific issues such as cyberbullying and child exploitation. However, over the past decade, legislation has become more comprehensive. New laws aim to prevent harm and promote a safer

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Yoti responds to the Draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for online safety

This week, Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology, published a letter of proposed strategic priorities for online safety. We welcome the draft statement, which highlights the five areas the government believes should be prioritised for creating a safer online environment. These areas are: safety by design, transparency and accountability, agile regulation, inclusivity and resilience, and technology and innovation. Peter Kyle also made a strong statement that when the Online Safety Act comes into force, Ofcom will have his full support and will expect them to be assertive. He said, “The powers that

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