The UK’s national Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) has accredited the three Digital ID Connect apps: Yoti ID, Post Office EasyID and Lloyds Bank Smart ID.
Digital ID Connect is a UK digital ID network with more than four million downloads in the UK. The new accreditation means the three apps are now recognised by the UK government for both proof of identity and proof of age.
The PASS accreditation is issued to companies who have completed a strict application and evaluation process. This, said Yoti, helps retailers adhere to the Challenge 25 policy and protect minors from accessing age-restricted products and services.
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+). Yoti said this gives people greater protection against the risk of identity theft and more privacy over their personal data.
“More UK businesses can now accept our Digital IDs to reduce the risk of fake IDs, increase compliance and improve the customer experience,” said Robin Tombs, CEO of Yoti. “In the UK, over four million people have already downloaded a Digital ID app. This is a strong sign that people are ready to embrace reusable Digital IDs and want a more secure, private and convenient way to prove who they are. We’re delighted that our Digital IDs are now government certified for both proof of identity and proof of age.”
In the UK, the three Digital IDs can be used for:
- Buying all age-restricted goods including energy drinks, vapes, tobacco, lottery tickets, games, fireworks, medicine and alcohol online (but not in licensed premises)
- Accessing age-related travel discounts on trains, coaches and buses
- Watching age-restricted films at cinemas
- Entering 18+ gaming or gambling premises
- Accessing tattoo, tanning and beauty salons
- Proving identity for right to work, right to rent and criminal record checks
The Digital ID Connect apps are also government certified for right to work, right to rent and criminal record checks.
