Case studies
Sep 26, 2024
How the University of Sheffield uses Yoti to complete right to work checks in just 5 minutes
“With Yoti’s solution, we are delivering an efficient, accurate and streamlined right to work process; improving the overall candidate experience and meeting compliance with ease.” Rachael Eustice and Jo Schofield HR & Recruitment Services The university of Sheffield is renowned for the excellence, impact and distinctiveness of their research-led learning and teaching. We helped them: Make their onboarding processes more efficient for both successful candidates and the hiring department. Enhance the candidate experience while maintaining the highest levels of compliance. Solution: Right to work Industry: Education Read the case study
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Sep 25, 2024
Understanding the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA)
From the UK’s Online Safety Act to Europe’s Digital Services Act, we’re in an era of increasing online safety regulation. In the US, the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) is a landmark piece of legislation, passed in the Senate on 30th July 2024. KOSPA is a legislative package that merges two bills – the Kids Online Safety Act and the Children’s and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (also known as COPPA 2.0). This blog looks at some of the requirements of KOSPA and what this means for companies. What is the purpose of KOSPA? KOSPA is the
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Sep 20, 2024
How Yoti and Sterling automated employment screening checks
“This partnership is a perfect example of how digital identity solutions can intersect with everyday processes to streamline, simplify, and elevate experiences for users. The collaboration with Yoti has been exciting and created a foundation for ongoing innovation as digital identity driven solutions are adopted globally, and pre- and post-hire use cases unfold.” Steven Smith President International at Sterling Safety and trust are at the centre of Sterling’s mission. Sterling relies on rigorously tested processes, proven best practices, unparalleled knowledge of a highly regulated and complex sector, and an unwavering commitment to keep companies and their workforces safe.
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Sep 03, 2024
How Pioneering People digitised all identity checks
“Since implementing Yoti and having them check our 40k+ users’ identities, our experience so far has been seamless. Being a fintech platform where one of our main USPs is speed, it was vital that we partnered with a company that also valued that, alongside quality.” Rita Kastrati CEO at Pioneering People Pioneering People is a fintech matchmaking platform, connecting verified companies with verified workers. Pioneering people pays workers within 1-2 days of completing their shift and has a minimum hourly payment of £13.50 (above London Living Wage) per hour for all shifts. They work with companies in
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Sep 02, 2024
Yoti’s key recommendations for the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill
In July 2024, the King’s Speech announced the new Digital Information and Smart Data Bill (DISD). The Bill aims to harness the power of data for economic growth, including setting up a regulatory framework for digital identities in the UK. The specific contents of this Bill are still undisclosed, and so it is unknown at this stage if it will take a different approach to its predecessor, the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDI). With Parliament reconvening after the summer break, we have shared our suggestions and hopes for what we’d like to see in the new DISD
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Aug 29, 2024
Protecting your heart and wallet: understanding romance scams
It is said that love makes the world go round. But as genuine daters are looking for love, there’s a growing risk of falling into a scammer’s trap. In this blog we explore the impact of romance fraud, common tactics used by fraudsters and how daters can protect themselves in their search for love. What is romance fraud? Romance fraud occurs when a scammer uses a fake profile and false identity to trick unsuspecting people on dating sites. They usually do this for fraudulent reasons and financial gain. The fraudster will often go to great lengths, convincing