Your Freedom ID is A global fintech, regtech, cybersecurity and identity provider consortium. Together, they bring technology to the fight against human trafficking, helping people seek safe passage and refuge.
Originally developed to protect Ukrainian refugees, Freedom ID now aims to become the global standard for protecting vulnerable people displaced as a result of the crisis. Zenouz The digital onboarding platform that powers Freedom ID is used by some of the world’s largest companies, including: NASA, Experianand the London Stock Exchange Streamline identity verification, reduce risk, and accelerate customer acquisition.
This same technology is utilized to assist potential victims of human trafficking and other criminal activities and to help combat these crimes. The platform integrates with both government databases and commercial technologies used for customer onboarding in banking, travel, e-commerce, and other industries.
founding member
In addition to Zenoo, founding members of the Freedom ID Consortium include Seattle-based companies. guaranteedis a global leader in identity verification, KYC and AML. VU Security, A cybersecurity company headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. GBG, A global identity verification and fraud prevention company based in London. Shuti Prois a digital KYC and AML service provider based in London.based in germany disco, A provider of identity document technology and a leader in identity verification and management.
Additional pro bono services are provided by international law firms. Deb Voice & Plimpton and a global communication agency Monteith & Company. and digital The Seneca Trust provided Freedom ID with an initial start-up cost contribution.
While Zenoo focuses on collecting user information, other fintech partners offer identity verification solutions, allowing Freedom ID to perform the necessary checks to prevent criminal activity.
Integrated platform
The platform can be easily integrated with other technologies and data sources, providing powerful and easy-to-use solutions for governments, NGOs, and other organizations to combat human trafficking. Free for social networks, accommodation hosts, and volunteers to help protect. Ukrainians from these threats.
Many of the websites lodging agencies have set up in response to the war in Ukraine are grassroots initiatives, making it difficult for these unregulated entities and their websites to identify abusive hosts without ID verification. is.
just the beginning
Stuart Watkins Zenoo’s CEO said: We reduce the risk of human trafficking by verifying the identity of our accommodation hosts. In addition to this, we know that millions of displaced persons will move from one accommodation provider to another in the coming years. Identification We need to continue along this line.
This is just the beginning of the journey, Watkins said. increase.”
Freedom ID partners use the same technology that financial institutions use to achieve compliance with anti-money laundering requirements and border control agencies to verify individuals.
refugee assistance
Jo Ann Barefoot, The Founder and CEO of the Alliance for Innovative Regulation said: We have known for years that e-authentication can help in refugee situations. For example, if there is concern that the refugee population may become terrorists or criminals in significant numbers.
Ian Bearder Software developer and co-founder of Ukrainian Shelter, a website that helps Ukrainians displaced by the invasion, said:
We were overwhelmed by the response and support we received, but as we grew, we quickly understood the need to validate our hosts and provide additional safety and security measures. , so hosts can quickly and easily verify identity and address details without having to start over.