Wizz dials up biometrics from Yoti to prevent sextortion, achieve EU compliance

Add “sextortion” to the lexicon of online threats prompting movement in the digital ID and age verification space. Wizz, the France-based social media app that matches people of similar ages similar to how Tinder matches potential romantic interests, is leveraging Yoti’s biometric technology for new mandatory user verification measures, in an attempt to ensure the app remains a “safe space for young people” amid shifting regulations.

A release from Wizz says new safety features added in its latest version …

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