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Dec 19, 2024
Stop identity thieves from stealing your Christmas
The festive period is a time for giving, celebrating and spending quality time with loved ones. Unfortunately, it’s also prime season for fraudsters looking to take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers. Instances of identity fraud skyrocket around Christmas, with someone in the UK scammed every 12 seconds. To help you stay one step ahead, here’s some practical steps you can take to protect yourself from identity theft. Keep your devices secure In the UK, more than 4 in 5 of us do our shopping online. But as more of us shop from the comfort of our sofas, we still
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Dec 05, 2024
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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Dec 03, 2024
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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Nov 26, 2024
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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Nov 14, 2024
Understanding age assurance in the UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill
In a significant move towards tightening regulations on tobacco and vaping products, the UK has introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Originally introduced by the previous Conservative government, the Bill has now been reintroduced by the new Labour government, signalling bipartisan support. The Bill aims to create a “smoke-free generation” by gradually raising the age of sale for tobacco and vaping products every year until they are completely phased out across the UK. What is the main aim of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill? The Tobacco and Vapes Bill seeks to tighten the regulatory framework around tobacco and
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Sep 24, 2024
How Yoti’s facial age estimation is used across different industries
Checking users’ ages has never been more critical for businesses catering to diverse audiences. However, they’re faced with the challenge of effectively verifying the ages of their users whilst maintaining seamless and user-friendly experiences. Yoti’s facial age estimation is a secure, privacy-preserving way to do just that. Our technology is used across a variety of industries, both online and in-person. This includes retail, social media, dating, gaming, gambling and financial services. In this blog, we explore how businesses are using facial age estimation to create safer, more positive experiences for their users. What is facial age estimation? Facial
