Shufti, a global leader in identity verification, has launched Fast ID, a reusable, consent-based biometric identity solution that eliminates redundant age checks while ensuring compliance with stringent global regulations like the UK’s Online Safety Act 2023, EU’s Digital Services Act, and US COPPA. Fast ID streamlines re-verification through instant facial scans, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency across gaming, finance, and social media platforms.
Shufti’s Fast ID enables reusable biometric age verification.
Complies with UK Online Safety Act, EU DSA, and US COPPA.
Reduces onboarding drop-offs by eliminating repetitive checks.
Uses encrypted facial biometrics for secure, consent-based re-verification.
Boosts retention in gaming, finance, and social media sectors.
Integrates with Shufti’s Waterfall Approach for layered assurance.
Conventional age verification systems, reliant on repeated document checks, are vulnerable to misuse, as seen in scenarios like minors using borrowed IDs or deepfakes to bypass restrictions. Fast ID addresses these gaps by binding verified identities to encrypted biometric profiles, enabling instant re-verification via facial scans without repetitive document uploads. “Verification should not reset every time a user returns,” said Shahid Hanif, Founder & CEO of Shufti.
Fast ID ensures compliance with 2025’s tightened global regulations, including the UK’s Online Safety Act 2023 (updated July 2025), which mandates “highly effective” age assurance, the EU’s Digital Services Act for proportionate minor protection, and US COPPA for parental consent. Its privacy-first model minimizes data storage, ensuring GDPR compliance while maintaining audit-ready trails for regulators.
With 60% of users abandoning onboarding if it takes over five minutes, Fast ID’s instant re-verification reduces friction, boosting pass rates and retention. “Fast ID isn’t just about verifying someone once; it’s more about retaining trust and privacy every time a user returns,” said Hanif. This is critical for high-churn industries like gaming, financial services, and social media, where seamless experiences drive loyalty.
Fast ID leverages encrypted biometric matching and portable, client-specific identity tokens, ensuring no global identity pool is created. It supports multi-brand reusability with audit trails and integrates into Shufti’s Waterfall Approach™, escalating to fallback layers if needed. This ensures both compliance and conversion, making it ideal for platforms requiring frequent age checks.
By eliminating redundant document collection, Fast ID reduces operational costs and compliance fatigue. Its application in gaming, finance, adult content, and social media platforms addresses high regulatory expectations while enhancing user journeys. The solution’s closed-loop system ensures dynamic, environment-specific protections, setting a new standard for adaptive trust.
Shufti’s Fast ID redefines age verification by combining speed, privacy, and compliance, offering platforms a resilient solution to navigate evolving global regulations and user expectations. For more details, visit shuftipro.com.
Shufti is a leading global identity verification and risk intelligence company, trusted by 2,000+ clients across 240+ countries and territories. Powered by proprietary AI, facial biometrics, and a real-time verification infrastructure, Shufti delivers fast, compliant, and user-friendly onboarding flows covering KYC, KYB, age assurance, AML screening, and reusable digital identity.
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