Digital ID
Articles Feb 26, 2026
Digital ID for proof of age is coming. Here’s how to check it properly.
Millions of people are already using digital IDs to prove their age and identity, share their verified details with others or take more control over their personal data, all without needing a physical document. Soon, they’ll also be able to use them as proof of age when buying alcohol in licensed premises in the UK (once the mandatory licensing conditions are updated). This includes pubs, bars, restaurants, nightclubs and supermarkets. That’s a big shift in how age-restricted sales work and it’s why having a fast, reliable and low-friction way to check IDs matters for your business. How businesses
Articles Feb 26, 2026
Updates to the UK MLRs have just changed the game for digital identity
For years, the UK has talked about digital identity as the key to faster onboarding, reduced fraud, better customer experiences, and stronger compliance. And yet, in much of regulated industry, the day-to-day reality has barely shifted. Why? Because compliance culture doesn’t move on optimism. It moves on defensible certainty. Until now, most compliance officers have been understandably risk-averse. Not because they dislike digital identity, but because they know what happens when a control fails: remediation programmes, supervisory challenge, awkward audit findings and reputational consequences. Even when the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG) referenced digital identity in June 2020,
Articles Feb 23, 2026
More ways to use and accept Digital IDs in the UK
We’ve hit an important milestone in our journey to make our trusted and accessible digital IDs easier to use in the UK. Yoti has achieved Gamma (v0.4) certification under the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (UKDIATF). In practice, that means we’re now certified across four key roles: Identity Service Provider (IDSP) Attribute Service Provider (ASP) Holding Service Provider (HSP) Orchestration Service Provider (OSP) It confirms that Yoti meets the UK Government’s highest standards for secure, trusted digital identity services. It also means that we’re ready to support everyday use cases, like accessing age-restricted services and buying alcohol,
Articles Dec 17, 2025
Meet the free ID Checker app
In the UK, the way people are able to prove their age is changing. The Government is actively working to update legislation that’ll allow digital IDs to be used as proof of age when buying alcohol. It’s a significant step towards modernising everyday, in-store interactions for retailers and hospitality venues across the country. To help businesses prepare for these changes with confidence, we’re launching the Digital ID Connect ID Checker app. It’s a free, simple and secure way for staff to verify customers’ digital IDs when they choose to use them to prove their age or identity in person.
Articles Dec 02, 2025
Give scammers the cold shoulder this Christmas with your Yoti Digital ID
The Christmas lights are glowing and the treats are flowing. But with all the festive fun comes a flurry of extra online shopping and last-minute plans. So it’s no surprise that scams, fraud, identity risks and in-person safety concerns tend to spike right alongside the mince pies. That’s where your Digital ID can come in. A trusted, privacy-friendly way to prove who you are (and check who others are) can make all the difference. Here’s how your Digital ID can help you keep things merry and bright this Christmas. Verify someone before you meet or trade Hunting for
Articles Nov 13, 2025
How strong authentication powers Zero Trust and protects against cyber threats
Until recently, organisational cybersecurity typically relied on a fortress mentality, by building a strong perimeter with firewalls and VPNs, and trusting everything inside. But in today’s digital world of cloud apps, remote work and hiring, supply chain integrations, virtual connections and sophisticated attacks, that approach is no longer enough. Once criminals breach the walls, they can often move freely and undetected. If a business can’t reliably confirm who’s accessing its systems, it leaves the door open for cyber criminals. When authentication is weak, malicious actors can: Steal employee or customer login credentials through phishing and use them to access
