Ondato, a leading provider of identity and age verification solutions, proudly announces its evaluation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), reinforcing its commitment to delivering secure, precise, and compliant solutions for a global clientele. This evaluation serves as a testament to Ondato’s cutting-edge biometric technology, ensuring secure age estimation and verification.
As part of the recent Face Analysis Technology Evaluation (FATE) conducted by NIST, Ondato’s Age Estimation and Verification technology underwent rigorous testing against global benchmarks. The results highlighted exceptional accuracy, adaptability, and fairness across diverse demographics, distinguishing Ondato from competitors in the age verification and biometric security market. With scalable, AI-driven solutions, Ondato continues to push the boundaries of age verification, providing industries with the tools needed to meet stringent compliance requirements.
What is NIST and Why is Its Evaluation Important?
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a U.S. government agency under the Department of Commerce, recognized globally for setting high standards in technology, cybersecurity, cryptography, and compliance frameworks. Established to promote scientific innovation and economic security, NIST has played a critical role in developing measurement standards that drive advancements in data protection, digital identity management, and information security.
The NIST evaluation is a gold standard for security-driven technologies, as it signifies compliance with internationally recognized benchmarks for accuracy, security, and fairness. Ondato’s successful evaluation by NIST further solidifies its position as a trusted provider of identity and age verification solutions across industries that require high-precision age verification and fraud prevention measures.
Key Takeaways from NIST’s Evaluation of Ondato
Through its rigorous assessment, NIST validated Ondato’s ability to deliver high-performance biometric solutions while upholding principles of fairness and accuracy. The evaluation particularly highlighted the following key strengths:
Industry-Leading Accuracy: Ondato outperformed competitors in age estimation precision, ensuring reliable results in sensitive applications such as age-restricted sales, online gaming, and social media platforms.
Low Failure-to-Process (FTP) Rates: The platform demonstrated exceptional efficiency in processing a wide variety of image types, including mugshots, visa photos, and border crossing images, making it suitable for global compliance and border security applications.
Minimal Bias Across Demographics: Ondato’s technology was proven to provide fair and unbiased results across different ethnicities, age groups, and skin tones, addressing one of the most significant concerns in biometric verification.
Global Adaptability & Scalability: The system efficiently handled diverse real-world data and operated with high accuracy across different regions and regulatory frameworks, making it a versatile solution for businesses operating internationally.
Strong Compliance with Age Restriction Laws: NIST’s findings confirmed that Ondato’s technology delivers low false-positive rates, ensuring accurate age estimation at critical legal thresholds. This makes it an ideal solution for industries subject to strict compliance regulations, such as alcohol and tobacco sales, digital entertainment, and online gambling.
A Milestone Achievement for Ondato
The NIST evaluation marks a pivotal step in Ondato’s mission to enhance trust, security, and compliance in age verification technology. By achieving this benchmark, Ondato reaffirms its dedication to innovation, security, and precision, helping businesses confidently adopt advanced age verification solutions without compromising accuracy or compliance.
As the demand for reliable, automated age verification continues to grow, Ondato remains committed to pioneering biometric security advancements, ensuring a safer and more seamless digital experience for businesses and consumers alike.
