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Jul 20, 2018
Getting to grips with GDPR: The right to correct data
The third article in our series on GDPR rights is about the correction right. See here for previous articles on your right to be informed, and the second on the access right. Part 3: The right to correct data The right to correct inaccurate personal information is an existing right. It has always been the case that if you discover an organisation has inaccurate information about you, you have the right to correct it. It also links with the organisation’s responsibility to have accurate and up to date data. In current UK law this right is set up as
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Jul 20, 2018
Getting to grips with GDPR: The right to access
The second article in our series on GDPR rights is about the access right. See here for the first article on your right to be informed. Part 2: The right to access The right to access your own personal information has existed in the UK since 1984. It is considered a cornerstone of privacy law and is often the main way to understand exactly what information an organisation holds about you, and what they are doing with it. GDPR only changes small details of this right. You will continue to have the right to know if the organisation does
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Jul 17, 2018
Digital identity in the last mile: lessons from Africa
Here at Yoti, we believe in the benefits of a digital identity for all. As we continue to ramp up our efforts in the humanitarian sector, we recently commissioned research to better understand digital identity needs among grassroots nonprofits in the developing world. In this guest post, Kevin Madegwa – our African research lead – shares his approach and findings from the continent. Look out for a second guest post on our findings in South East Asia coming soon. Digital identity in the last mile Identity research is not something I had thought too much about until I was
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Jul 12, 2018
Using Yoti as ID at festivals and clubs in Jersey
This summer marks the first time that Yoti can be used as ID at festivals. Last weekend, on a sunny Saturday on the island of Jersey, revellers at Out There festival used the Yoti app to prove they were over 18 and gain entry to the festival. Instead of having to take valuable ID documents to events, people in Jersey can now use Yoti to securely store and share their personal details. Meaning their passports stay safe at home when they head out for a night (or whole day) of drinking. The new way to prove who you are
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Jul 03, 2018
New adventures in digital identity
A few months ago, as I planned my move to a new Head of Social Impact role at Yoti, I started to do a little digging into who was saying what, and doing what, in the world of digital identity. At the risk of stating the obvious, it’s a bit of a hot topic right now (along with drones, big data, AI and 3D printing). I wasn’t surprised to find well over two dozen fairly recent papers and reports on the challenges and potential of digital identity in global development. Between accepting my new role and my start date, someone
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Jul 01, 2018
Getting to grips with GDPR: The right to be informed
You may have been hearing a lot lately about GDPR – the new data protection law that comes into force on 25 May. There is a lot of information and misinformation out there and it can be confusing to understand what’s going on and whether you should be bothered about it. One area of confusion is the rights you have, some of which have been strengthened or amended and some are new. Over the next few weeks we aim to demystify the rights with a series of blog posts – one on each right – to
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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
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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
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May 14, 2024
Making age checks inclusive
In today’s world, we can access a range of goods, services and experiences online. As a result, regulations are being passed across the globe to ensure that young people safely navigate the digital world. From the UK’s Online Safety Act to age verification laws in the US, platforms are being required to check the ages of their users. To do this effectively, the age assurance methods offered must be inclusive and accessible to as many people as possible. Why can’t businesses just use ID documents? Most people tend to think of age assurance as checking a person’s age