This year’s Identity Week Europe 2025 gathered industry leaders, regulators, and innovators to discuss the opportunities and challenges in the identity space. Among the insightful sessions, Veriff’s CPTO, Hubert Behaghel, delivered a compelling keynote, “Online Trust in the Age of Agentic AI.” Follow along to learn about key takeaways from his talk. As artificial intelligence
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Identity Week Europe 2025: Collaborative Fraud-Fighting Ecosystem
The digital world, for all its convenience, faces a relentless wave of online fraud. At Identity Week Europe 2025, a compelling panel discussion titled “Balancing Risk vs. Friction vs. Cost for Online Fraud” brought together industry leaders to dissect this complex challenge and explore potential solutions. Moderated by Matthew Finn, CEO, augmentiq, the panel featured
Real-time deepfake fraud in 2025: Fighting back against AI-driven scams
Online fraud is scaling faster than ever and so are the risks to enterprise reputation, compliance, and customer trust. According to Veriff’s 2025 Identity Fraud Report, global fraud attempts grew by 21% year-over-year, with deepfake attacks now driving 1 in every 20 identity verification (IDV) failures. Deepfakes aren’t just a novelty: they’re a direct threat
UK-specific GDPR compliance: A practical guide
Although the United Kingdom (UK) has exited the European Union (EU), it remains committed to maintaining high standards of data protection. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as implemented in the UK, is known as the UK GDPR. This regulation, alongside the Data Protection Act 2018, forms the bedrock of the UK’s data protection framework, guiding organizations
U.S. gambling age verification: Compliance, risks, and 2025 tips
The rise of online gambling The U.S. gaming industry has earned overwhelming recognition as a growing, value-adding segment of the economy. In fact, 85% of Americans now acknowledge the casino gaming industry as a growth driver, while 76% believe it has a positive impact on the U.S. economy, according to the latest American Gaming Association
Are you prepared for REAL ID enforcement? Here’s why it matters for risk and compliance leaders
As someone responsible for fraud prevention, onboarding compliance, or risk operations, you already know how a small gap in process or documentation can create significant issues — from poor customer experience to regulatory scrutiny. Now, there’s another critical deadline on the horizon: REAL ID enforcement begins May 7, 2025. This change could disrupt your customer onboarding
Right-to-rent verification: How new AML regulations will impact the UK’s housing sector
The Right to Rent scheme, introduced by the UK government, places a legal obligation on private landlords and letting agents in England to conduct immigration status checks on all prospective tenants. This initiative aims to ensure that only individuals with the legal right to reside in the UK are able to rent properties, helping to
Understanding the difference between Identification and Verification in Biometrics
Introduction: Building a trust-first digital world In today’s hyper-connected world, knowing and trusting who’s on the other side of the screen is mission-critical. As identity fraud grows more sophisticated, businesses must go beyond simple ID checks. Veriff’s approach to biometric identification, verification, and authentication helps organizations create secure, trustworthy digital interactions by validating real users
What is my digital identity: A comprehensive guide to secure online verification
McKinsey’s article on digital identity begins with a thought-provoking question: What would you do if you had a copy of yourself? A digital doppelgänger, identical to you in every way, in an accurate digital rendering of your home, workplace, neighborhood, or city? Even better: What if the digital version of you—your digital twin—was impervious to injury,
Future use of biometrics: AI, fraud prevention, and industry expansion
Introduction to biometrics: Definition and importance Biometrics refers to the use of unique physical or behavioral characteristics—such as fingerprints, facial structures, and voice patterns—to identify and authenticate individuals. In today’s digital world, where security and identity verification are paramount, biometric technology has become increasingly important. Unlike traditional methods that rely on passwords or PINs, biometric systems