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Nov 29, 2024
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.
White papers
Nov 28, 2024
Yoti Digital Identity Report 1 - What is Digital ID?
Welcome to the first report of our new series on Digital Identity. This report focuses on ‘what is digital identity’, delving into the different definitions of the term. Digital Identity is becoming an increasingly adopted, implemented and discussed. As such it is important to understand the difference between different definitions. Download our first digital identity report – What is Digital ID? – below. No personal details, ID or data is required. Our second Digital ID report – on the value of Digital ID to businesses – can be found here. Download
Articles
Nov 27, 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
Articles
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
Articles
Nov 21, 2024
Shop with confidence: protect yourself on secondhand platforms with peer to peer checks
From clothes and accessories to furniture, toys and electronics, there’s a whole variety of secondhand items being bought and sold online. Over the last few years, the popularity of secondhand platforms has continued to grow. Sellers are keen to turn unused items into money and buyers are on the hunt for a bargain. In fact, 63% of UK online shoppers say they’ve bought secondhand in the past year, compared to 37% who haven’t. Clothing is most popular, with 30% of people purchasing a pre-owned clothing item in the last year. Our own research found that 65% of people will
Press releases
Nov 20, 2024
’Tis the season to be thrifty: UK shoppers hunt out Christmas bargains on eBay, Etsy and Vinted, but scam fears linger
More than half of young people have been scammed themselves or know someone who has been scammed via secondhand marketplaces A quarter of Brits fear falling victim to online scams London, UK – 20th November 2024 – As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, new research from digital identity company Yoti (carried out by Censuswide) reveals that UK shoppers are tightening their belts this festive season, with 65% turning to online marketplaces in search of affordable Christmas gifts on sites such as eBay (46%), Etsy (27%), Vinted (22%) and Facebook Marketplace (18%). However, while bargain-hunting
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Discover Yoti's B Corp Impact Report
We’ve reached a full decade of being a B Corp! At Yoti, we believe technology has the power to create a safer, fairer and more trusted world. But as the world of technology evolves, we know we must remain mindful of how we do business. As part of our commitment to balancing profit and purpose, we’re thrilled to announce the release of our new B Corp Impact Report. It highlights our progress and impact in the areas that matter most to our stakeholders, our community and the planet. Highlights include: Improving the accessibility requirements of
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May 28, 2024
The importance of transparency for facial age estimation
To protect young people online, businesses need to provide age-appropriate experiences for their users. This could apply to online marketplaces, social media networks, content sharing platforms and gaming sites. But to put the correct measures in place, businesses need to know the ages of their customers. It was previously thought that the only way to confidently establish a user’s age was with an identity document, like a passport or driving licence, or checks to third-party databases such as credit reference agencies or mobile network operators. However, regulators are now recognising facial age estimation as an effective alternative. As with