You can apply for certification or testing online by completing the following form. Once you apply, we will contact you within 7 days to arrange a telephone interview to fully understand your certification needs.
You will not incur any fees by submission of this application form until we have assessed your certification needs in a telephone interview and agree with you to proceed with your application. At this stage, we will provide you with a quotation.
PAS 1296:2018 – Ensuring Compliance and Best Practices in Online Age Verification
What is PAS 1296:2018 and Who Does It Apply To?
PAS 1296, or Publicly Available Specification 1296, serves as a benchmark for demonstrating best practices and compliance in online age-checking procedures. It offers businesses a structured approach to ensure adherence to regulations and safeguard their reputation. By addressing privacy, security, safety, usability, accessibility, and data protection concerns, PAS provides comprehensive guidelines for efficient and effective age verification processes online. This standard is applicable to anyone providing age verification services.
PAS 1296 Certification:
PAS 1296 certification ensures that third-party solution providers or businesses offering online age verification services comply fully with specific regulatory compliance requirements. This certification protects customers from accessing age-sensitive material and demonstrates a commitment to regulatory compliance. Compliance with PAS 1296:2018 is crucial for businesses providing online age verification services, as it not only demonstrates adherence to regulatory standards but also enhances consumer trust and protection. This voluntary standard is recognized and respected by regulators, underscoring its importance in ensuring a safe and compliant online environment.
Benefits of Compliance:
Steps to Certification:
1. Apply for Certification: Fill out the form to apply or get in touch with us.
2. Receive Quotation & Schedule Audit: We’ll provide a quotation, and you can secure your audit dates to test system compliance.
3. Get Certified: If you pass the assessment, we’ll issue your certificate and list you on our public registry.
Achieving PAS 1296:2018 certification not only ensures compliance with regulations but also enhances consumer trust and operational excellence in the age verification process.
We’ve worked with customers all over the world in a wealth of sectors, bringing our expertise to retailers, age check providers, gambling companies, entertainment providers and more. Find out how we can help your company safeguard young people and stay compliant.
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