Over 20M age estimation verifications completed; recognized by Gartner and other leading analysts
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AU10TIX, a global identity verification and fraud intelligence company trusted by enterprises worldwide, provides a single platform for the full age assurance journey. By combining document-based age verification and biometric age estimation, AU10TIX is helping organizations apply a proportionate level of assurance while protecting the journey against identity fraud and manipulation.
In July 2026, the European Commission signaled plans for age-appropriate restrictions on children’s access to social media, following recommendations from its Special Panel on Child Safety Online. This adds to measures already advancing across the UK, Australia and individual EU markets. The direction is clear: digital platforms increasingly need reliable, privacy-conscious ways to determine age and apply the appropriate user journey.
In support of its platform, AU10TIX was named a Sample Vendor in the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Privacy, 2026 and the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Digital Identity, 2026 for Age Assurance and Parental Consent Tracking. AU10TIX also received an Honorable Mention in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant™ for Identity Verification, 2026. Further validating its leadership position, AU10TIX was recognized in Liminal’s Age Verification Index Report, as well as Biometric Update’s 2026 Age Assurance & Digital Age Credentials Market Report and The Deepfake Fraud Detection Market 2026: Securing Identity in the AI Era.
Today, organizations must determine whether a person meets an age threshold, apply stronger proof when the risk requires it, support parental consent and demonstrate that the process is proportionate, privacy-conscious and resilient to fraud. The balance required is choosing the right level of assurance without forcing every legitimate user through an intrusive journey.
AU10TIX supports a major global e-commerce platform to help them scale their age assurance. During a period of four months, AU10TIX verified over 2.1M user journeys in Europe with a median response time of one-third of a second. 28% of users required escalation to a stronger check. 1.3% of those who completed age document verification showed indicators of suspicious or manipulated activity.
To support companies dealing with age-related regulation, AU10TIX also just released The 2026 Age Assurance Readiness Guide, a practical framework helping organizations build compliant, low-friction age assurance strategies.
To access the guide, visit: https://www.au10tix.com/reports-and-whitepapers/the-age-assurance-readiness-guide/
