Why does Youth on Course use a third-party provider (Persona) to verify member age?
We use Persona to provide a higher level of security, privacy protection, and industry-standard verification for our members.
Youth on Course partners with Persona, a trusted identity verification provider, to verify member age securely.
We chose Persona because it offers:
- Strong security and privacy infrastructure
- Flexible verification options (selfie + ID)
- Advanced fraud prevention tools
- Scalable systems that protect member data
Using a third party helps ensure:
- Sensitive member data is handled securely
- Youth on Course does not directly manage identity documents
- Verification is accurate and consistent
This approach strengthens privacy protections for Youth on Course members and their families.