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Press releases
May 20, 2021
Yoti delivers secure identity verification for testFRWD’s IdentyME, the world’s first AI-assisted, digitised Covid-19 rapid home test
Yoti’s identity verification builds trust in the system designed to help society, tourism and event industries reopen safely with reduced testing process and cost 20th May 2021 – Global identity platform Yoti and Austrian technology company testFRWD have partnered on IdentityME, a rapid home PCR and antigen testing solution with digitally validated results. Using AI-assisted digital monitoring and facial recognition technology, IdentyME results can be integrated into systems including track & tracing apps, access control and travel certificates to facilitate the freedom of movement at a national and international level. The system has already played a key role in the
Press releases
May 20, 2021
Yoti delivers age verification for SMASH – the food discount app launched to inspire young people to save money and stay healthy
Yoti joins Zizzi, Whitworth’s, YO! Sushi & Simply Cook and 44 other high-street food brands to help 13 to 24-year-olds save up to 25% on balanced food options Backed by Impact on Urban Health (formerly Guys & St Thomas’ Hospital Charity) and Paul Lindley, Founder of Ella’s Kitchen Launching with charity partner FareShare to donate meals to food banks 20th May 2021 – SMASH is the food discovery app to inspire young people to “save money and stay healthy” and enables the UK’s 9 million 13 to 24-year-olds to eat well and save up to 25% at the places they buy
Press releases
May 19, 2021
Yoti partners with eftpos' connectID to deliver an industry-led digital age verification solution for online alcohol sales in Australia
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 19 MAY 2021 – Digital identity platform, Yoti, has partnered with eftpos’ new digital identity solution, connectID to deliver secure digital age verification (AV) technology. An industry-first solution for same day online alcohol sales and delivery is being trialled in partnership with Retail Drinks Australia, the national industry body that represents the interests of Australia’s packaged retail liquor stores. Yoti’s AI powered age estimation technology and reusable digital ID app will help deliver a seamless age verification solution for online alcohol sales in Australia via the new eftpos connectID identity exchange. It’s a modern privacy preserving solution
Case studies
Apr 22, 2021
How the Government of Jersey delivers online services with digital ID
“A secure digital ID system is fundamental to providing integrated, online services and supporting the modernisation of Jersey’s public sector. Yoti’s technology will enable islanders to prove who they are so they can safely access government services online.” Senator Gorst Former Chief Minister of Jersey Jersey is a UK crown dependency in the Channel Islands with a population of around 108,000 people, all of whom can now access a wide range of local government services online using Yoti Digital ID. We helped them: Let citizens verify their identity online to access government services from the comfort
Articles
Apr 21, 2021
Welcoming our ten millionth Yoti app download 🚀
We started out in 2014 with a huge, complex task built around a simple mission – to fix the broken identity system and make it simpler and safer for people to prove who they are. This has been our driving force from day one and will continue to shape how we develop our business and products. It’s our purpose. Yoti has grown from a small team with the goal of putting people’s ID on their phone, to a global identity network verifying people and their ID documents from over 195 countries. This is now backed by
Press releases
Mar 30, 2021
Manulife partners with Yoti for FINTRAC-compliant identity verification
Manulife Bank, a subsidiary of Manulife, is leveraging advanced identity verification from Yoti to enhance and accelerate the digital registration experience for its customers. Yoti’s FINTRAC-compliant, Canada-hosted solution allows customers to simply scan their ID and take a selfie – a series of secure identity verification checks are completed in seconds for a fully digital signup. This boosts security, prevents fraud and dramatically reduces the time required to create an account. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Manulife is a leading international financial group that helps make decisions easier and lives better for millions of customers around
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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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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
Articles
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