From the blog

July 2, 2025

Fraud is on the rise and is leading to a staggering increase in related losses. In the U.S. alone, consumer fraud losses have skyrocketed from $3.5 billion in 2020 to over $12.5 billion in 2024, according to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data.

June 23, 2025

Navigate FinCEN’s sweeping 2025 KYC changes—from BOI deadlines to digital ID rules—with this essential compliance guide for U.S. institutions.

June 16, 2025

Balance age verification with privacy. Explore ZKPs, blockchain, and compliance with GDPR, CCPA & COPPA for safer user experiences.

June 9, 2025

Explore age verification in online gaming and gambling. Learn about global regulations, challenges like deepfakes, and best-practice compliance solutions.

May 26, 2025

SIM swap scams have become a significant security threat for all digital businesses. Learn how Data Zoo fraud & risk signals can help protect your business.

May 5, 2025

Ensure secure access with the right age verification system. Explore best practices, methods, and compliance tips to protect your business and users.

June 26, 2025

Mutual partnership agreement enabling financial businesses to benefit from extensive data sources and Sumsub’s compliance and anti-fraud solutions.

June 6, 2025

Data Zoo, a leader in global identity verification solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Wilson as Interim Chief Executive Officer. Based in Sydney, Andrew brings extensive leadership experience across the technology sector to guide Data Zoo during this transition.

June 5, 2025

Data Zoo, a global leader in identity verification data, and Personr, an end-to-end KYC and AML compliance platform, have announced a strategic partnership designed to deliver seamless compliance and identity verification services for businesses operating across global markets.

March 19, 2025

Data Zoo, a leader in global identity verification solutions, has partnered with LAB Group to improve electronic identity verification (EIDV) workflows. This collaboration brings Data Zoo’s trusted and authoritative data sources and smart sequencing to LAB Group's identity verification platform.

February 12, 2025

Data Zoo’s comprehensive global data assets with Alloy’s orchestration platform, now enables financial organizations to seamlessly incorporate both traditional and non-traditional data sources into their onboarding processes.

June 7, 2024

Data Zoo has clinched the Excellence in Establishing Global Market Presence award for the second consecutive year and has been named a finalist for Excellence in Regtech at FinTech Australia’s annual awards, The Finnies.

October 15, 2024

Data Zoo Launches “ID Fraud & Risk Signals” to Enhance Customer Verification and Fraud Detection with Mobile Network Operator, Email Intelligence and Cybercrime Data

February 2, 2024

Mobile Number Intelligence empowers businesses to rapidly identify risk and trust factors associated with a phone number and take decisive action.

September 27, 2023

Data Zoo is shifting towards a new narrative that removes complexity and simplifies the world of identity.

June 5, 2023

Data Zoo has introduced AI-powered Document Authentication technology that seamlessly scans and checks identity documents so you can be sure your customers are using real IDs every time.

June 5, 2023

Data Zoo has launched a real-time and automated Know Your Business (KYB) solution that enables businesses to conduct seamless business verification checks without adding friction and frustration.

December 6, 2021

Organisations struggle to verify potential foreign-born customers as a result of the individual not having sufficient national documentation. In many cases, the organisation creates unnecessary friction and risks losing potential customers.