Luciditi is excited to announce a significant update to its state-of-the-art Luciditi Smart Wallet app, making digital identities more accessible for consumers both online and in person.
Having pioneered the role of the first Digital Proof of Age (PASS) issuer in 2023 with support for the PASS 5.0 standard, Luciditi now integrates PASS 5.1—the groundbreaking ‘universal access standard’.
This development enables seamless in-person digital verification of age-related digital PASS credentials across diverse scenarios, including supermarkets, convenience stores, pubs, and clubs. From streamlining self-checkout experiences to simplifying age verification at venues, digital PASS offers faster, more convenient solutions for users of all ages.
PASS’s technical provider developed the necessary ‘acceptor verification’ software to provide EPOS systems throughout the UK with digital proof of age compatibility. Additionally, a standalone verifier app will be available for establishments where till integration isn’t feasible, catering to the nightlife sector, event spaces, and smaller retail outlets. The final solution is on target for early summer testing and certification.
These transformative advancements are being driven by legislative changes, including the Data (Use and Access) Bill and updates to secondary legislation in the Mandatory Licensing Conditions for the sale of alcohol. Both are expected to become law this year, making the widespread use of digital IDs to purchase alcohol in the UK—aptly termed “Pint-mas 2025” by Tech Secretary Peter Kyle MP—a reality for consumers.
Luciditi co-founder and CTO Philip Young commented, “With this latest update, Luciditi cements its position as a trailblazer in interoperable digital identity solutions, driving innovation and simplifying life for consumers worldwide.”
Beyond in-person age verification
Luciditi continues to excel in online identity and age verification. Announced as a launch partner of SelectID last month, Luciditi enables financial institutions to confirm customer identities using reusable digital credentials (incorporating KYC/AML).
Further afield, Luciditi is playing its part in the groundbreaking Australian Age Assurance Trial, the first initiative of its kind globally. Using a mock social media app, trial participants will experience the immediacy of verifying their age with a single tap in the Luciditi app as an alternative to facial age estimation or document verification.
Next week, Luciditi is sponsoring the Global Age Assurance Standards Summit, taking place in Amsterdam (April 8th-10th) and will demonstrate its cutting-edge age assurance technology designed to help stakeholders comply with global regulations such as the UK’s Online Safety Act.
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