June 25 2024 The three Digital ID Connect apps – Yoti ID, Post Office EasyID and Lloyds Bank Smart ID – are now accredited by the UK’s national Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS). This gives UK businesses selling age-restricted goods and services more trust in Digital IDs, having confidence they are genuine and that customers have been verified to a high standard. Each of the Digital ID apps includes the approved PASS hologram.
Yoti ID, Post Office EasyID and Lloyds Bank Smart ID are now recognised by the UK government for both proof of identity and proof of age. In the UK, the three Digital IDs can be used for: Digital IDs are a more convenient way for young people to prove their age from their phone, removing the need to carry around or show physical documents. When a customer presents their Digital ID with the PASS hologram, they can just show the necessary information to a business, such as their photo and a proof of age (16+, 18+).
This gives people greater protection against the risk of identity theft and more privacy over their personal data. The PASS accreditation is only issued to companies who have completed a strict application and evaluation process. This gives businesses confidence that the Digital IDs from Yoti, Post Office and Lloyds Bank are secure and genuine, with all details verified to a high standard.
This helps retailers to adhere to the Challenge 25 policy and protect minors from accessing age-restricted products and services. With the quality a.
