Ondato's Biometric Age Verification Aces NIST Evaluation

Published Date : 12/02/2025 

Ondato's innovative age verification technology, which combines device recognition, age estimation, and face biometrics, has achieved impressive results in the latest NIST evaluation, solidifying its position as a leading solution in the market. 

Ondato, a leading provider of biometric age verification solutions, has recently joined the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) evaluation of age assurance algorithms. The company's technology has scored remarkably well, achieving the fifth-lowest mean absolute error (MAE) rate for the application dataset at 3.153 and the fourth-lowest MAE for the border dataset at 3.225. These results highlight Ondato's commitment to delivering high-accuracy, bias-minimized age verification solutions. Ondato’s performance in the NIST evaluation also includes top-five results by false positive rate (FPR) for the Challenge 25 use case with the border dataset and by MAE for the 13-16 age group in the Child Online Safety use case. These achievements underscore the effectiveness of Ondato's technology in protecting sensitive information, mitigating security risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The latest update to NIST’s Face Analysis Technology Evaluation (FATE) Age Estimation & Verification, released on January 28, 2025, includes Ondato’s results. NIST has also added measures for the lowest and highest false negative rates (FNRs) to the leaderboard for Child Online Safety (13-16) in December, further enhancing the evaluation's rigor and scope. According to Ondato Co-founder and CEO Liudas Kanapienis, “This accomplishment provides our customers with greater assurance that their data is protected by one of the most advanced and secure age verification systems on the market. We will continue to lead the way in delivering trusted solutions for businesses navigating digital transformation.” Ondato’s reusable age verification technology, which was released near the end of last year, integrates device recognition, age estimation, and face biometrics. The company’s recent explainer notes the critical importance of age assurance for businesses in various sectors, including those selling alcohol and tobacco, online gambling, content and social media platforms, and e-commerce vendors. Furthermore, Ondato’s age verification technology has gained approval from Germany’s Commission for the Protection of Minors in the Media (KJM), confirming its compliance with the country’s legal and technical requirements. This approval is a testament to the robustness and reliability of Ondato’s solutions. For those interested in learning more about Ondato’s age verification technology, the company will be co-hosting a webinar titled “Navigating the UK’s Online Safety Act – choosing the right age verification tech” with Biometric Update and Goode Intelligence on March 6. The webinar will provide valuable insights into the latest developments and best practices in age verification technology. Ondato’s continued success and innovation in the field of age verification position it as a key player in the industry, offering businesses cutting-edge solutions to protect their customers and comply with regulatory standards. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS):

Q: What is Ondato's age verification technology based on?

A: Ondato's age verification technology is based on a combination of device recognition, age estimation, and face biometrics.

Q: What is the significance of NIST's evaluation in the age verification industry?

A: NIST's evaluation of age assurance algorithms is significant as it provides an independent, standardized measure of accuracy and reliability for age verification technologies.

Q: How did Ondato perform in the NIST evaluation?

A: Ondato achieved the fifth-lowest mean absolute error (MAE) rate for the application dataset and the fourth-lowest MAE for the border dataset. It also scored top-five results by false positive rate for the Challenge 25 use case and by MAE for the 13-16 age group.

Q: What sectors benefit from Ondato's age verification technology?

A: Ondato's age verification technology benefits various sectors, including businesses selling alcohol and tobacco, online gambling sites, content and social media platforms, and e-commerce vendors.

Q: How can I learn more about Ondato's age verification technology?

A: You can learn more about Ondato's age verification technology by attending the upcoming webinar titled 'Navigating the UK’s Online Safety Act – choosing the right age verification tech' co-hosted by Biometric Update and Goode Intelligence on March 6. 

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