Yoti does not report GrapheneOS users to the authorities · Yoti
We are aware of a claim circulating online that Yoti reported a user to the authorities after they attempted to complete an age check using Yoti on a device running GrapheneOS.
Yoti does not and would never report users to the authorities based on their choice of device or operating system. The image of the customer support email being circulated online does not match anything in our customer support records.
We have engaged with GrapheneOS to better understand any issues their users may be experiencing and will explore ways to securely resolve those issues.
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Articles June 11, 2026
What happens during a Yoti identity check?<br>If you’ve ever completed an online identity check, you’ve probably been asked to upload a photo of your ID and take a selfie. For most people, the process takes less than a minute, but in that short time, there’s a surprising amount happening behind the scenes. The goal of an identity check is to work out that you really are who you say you are. Getting that answer right helps genuine customers access services quickly and securely. Just as importantly, it helps businesses prevent fraud and meet their regulatory requirements. So what actually happens during a Yoti identity check?
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Our latest SOC 2 Type II report finds no exceptions<br>For Yoti, achieving SOC 2 Type II with no exceptions is an important external confirmation of how we operate our systems day to day. SOC 2 is an independent audit that assesses how an organisation manages security throughout the year. Our audit also looked at best practice in online age checking through the British Standards Institution’s PAS 1296 framework. A “no exceptions” result means that across the audit period, there were no material deviations between how controls are defined and how they actually operated. In plain terms, it means that what we say we do actually happens, consistently. That’s
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Articles May 28, 2026
Thoughts from our CEO: New UK legislation and Yoti milestones<br>In this blog series, our CEO Robin Tombs will be sharing his experience, whilst focusing on major themes, news and issues in the world of identity verification and age assurance. This month, Robin speaks about new UK legislation, including the Tobacco and Vapes Act, the future of privacy-preserving age assurance and the rapid rise of digital ID adoption. Digital ID enters the legislative mainstream The King’s Speech puts digital ID firmly on the legislative agenda. “My Ministers will also proceed with the introduction of Digital ID that will modernise how citizens interact with public services.” The Government background
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Yoti is a global leader in privacy-focused identity and age assurance solutions, helping businesses and people build trust online and in the real world. Over the past 10+ years, Yoti’s market-leading technology has transformed how people verify their details, empowering people with more control over their data. Yoti is helping businesses worldwide to tackle global challenges like creating age-appropriate experiences, protecting young people online, reducing fraud and stopping deepfakes.
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