Case studies
May 19, 2023
How Modak are creating one of the safest spots in town for teens
“I am pleased to say that implementing age verification software through Yoti has been a great enabler for our growth. It has enhanced our customer experience by streamlining the process of verifying age, reducing manual errors, and minimising the risk of fraudulent activity. Our customers appreciate the added layer of security and convenience, and it has resulted in increased customer trust and loyalty.” Madhu Yalamarthi Modak CEO Modak is a US startup based in California that’s empowering teens by offering them a Visa-secured credit card and a checking account. We helped them: Ensure their own customers were being honest
Press releases
Apr 27, 2023
Yoti and SuperAwesome announce partnership to improve online safety and enhance parental consent
Digital identity company Yoti has today announced a partnership with SuperAwesome, an Epic Games company that provides tools for safer, responsible digital engagement with younger audiences. The two companies are integrating Yoti’s facial age estimation into SuperAwesome’s Kids Web Services (KWS) parent verification tool. KWS enables developers to verify the identity of parents or guardians when granting their children permission to use features that collect personal information. This process, known as Verifiable Parental Consent (VPC), is needed to confirm that the parent giving permission is, in fact, an adult and ensure compliance with privacy laws. VPC is typically done by
Articles
Apr 20, 2023
Meet the Guardians: Jerry Michalski
We are thrilled to welcome Jerry Michalski on board as a member of Yoti’s Guardian Council. Introducing Jerry Michalski Jerry Michalski (ma-CALL-ski) is the founder of Open Global Mind, a project to help humans make better decisions together, and Rel8, a project to crowdsource a shared memory to serve that same purpose. He is also an expert on trust. Jerry was on the front lines of the tech revolution for a dozen years as a tech-industry trends analyst during the dot-com boom, as Managing Editor of Esther Dyson’s newsletter Release 1.0. He also advised corporate advanced-technology groups on whether
Articles
Feb 22, 2023
How Yoti can help the financial services industry
In today’s world, the financial services industry needs to be protected now more than ever. It’s critical to the growth of the UK economy but is constantly under attack from online actors on the hunt for money. With cyber security risks increasing, we’ve been working hard to build solutions that offer as much security as possible to such an important industry, and protection from these growing threats. The need for financial institutions to have customised systems is greater than ever due to the sophisticated nature of frequent cyberattacks. As these bad actors become more sophisticated with their approaches, we’ve had
Case studies
Feb 07, 2023
PeopleCheck automate the background screening process to scale checks without limit
“The change in legislation was a once-in-a-generation perfect storm. The automation that’s come off the back of digital identity enables us to deliver swift onboarding and a platform that’s on the leading-edge of user experience and smart technology.” David Hutchinson People Check CEO PeopleCheck is the UK’s leading background check provider. We helped them: Meet the digital ID checking requirements for right to work and DBS. Automate significant parts of the screening process. Scale from 1 check to 1,800 in the same time. Solution: Right to Work Industry: Background screening Read the case study
Articles
Jan 27, 2023
Digital identity verification for DBS checks
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has updated its guidance on how to check someone’s identity for a criminal record check. Previously, the process was only possible by seeing physical documents. During the pandemic, employers enjoyed relaxed rules which allowed them to do this via video call. However, the government has now updated their guidance to allow for digital ID verification technology. This means candidates can prove their identity online, which is an absolute game changer for employers grappling with a remote-first world. But how does the process work and should you use it? Here’s our guide to digital ID