Digital ID for Age Verification

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1. 15 Sep

   The government wants digital ID apps under its scheme to work together so customers do not need to use different apps in different venues.

   3 outlets · BBC

Coverage 4 articles

• 15 Sep People buying alcohol to be able to prove their age in pubs and restaurants using digital ID on phone appsStarting today in England and Wales, pubs, bars, restaurants, music venues, and shops can accept digital proof-of-age apps on smartphones as an alternative to physical IDs like passports or driving licenses. Approved providers include the Post Office, Yoti, and Luciditi, offering users a secure way to prove they are over 18 by using QR codes or facial verification without sharing sensitive personal information. The…Daily Mail
• 15 Sep Digital ID can be accepted as proof of age for alcohol under new rulesStarting Tuesday, businesses in England and Wales can accept digital IDs as proof of age for alcohol purchases through apps like Yoti, expanding current usage beyond cinema tickets. The government aims to extend this technology to tobacco and vape sales but stresses that physical ID remains an acceptable option. Digital Government Minister Stephanie Peacock highlights the benefits including privacy protection and…Evening Standard
• 15 Sep Digital ID can be accepted as proof of age for alcohol under new rulesNew rules allow digital IDs through apps like Yoti to be used as proof of age at establishments such as pubs, festivals, and concerts. Digital Government Minister Stephanie Peacock emphasized that while physical ID will still be accepted, this change aims to provide an alternative method that enhances privacy by not requiring the sharing of personal information. The system involves a verification process each time…Evening Standard
• 15 Sep Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove ageStarting Tuesday, pubs and shops in England and Wales can use digital ID apps on customers' phones as an alternative to traditional forms of identification to verify age for alcohol purchases. The government emphasizes that this new technology will enhance security and convenience while allowing businesses to continue accepting physical IDs if they choose. Several companies like the Post Office, Yoti, and Luciditi…BBC

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