JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- Data Zoo, a global leader in identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced its recognition as a leading vendor in the Liminal’s Link Index for Age Verification. Evaluated for its performance across strategy, product capabilities, and market presence, Data Zoo has been identified as a top provider meeting the growing demands of the age assurance landscape.

Liminal’s Link Index cites Data Zoo’s exceptional global coverage, advanced data privacy compliance, and seamless user experience as key factors for its leadership position. With businesses and regulators increasingly prioritizing robust and reliable age verification, Data Zoo’s innovative solutions help organizations address regulatory compliance, manage fraud risks, and maintain public trust.

“Age verification is at the core of creating safer and compliant digital spaces,” explains Charlie Minutella, CEO at Data Zoo. “Being named a leader by Liminal reinforces the value of our data-centric approach and commitment to helping businesses protect their customers while adhering to evolving global regulations.”

Age Verification Expertise That Sets Data Zoo Apart

According to Liminal’s Link Index, vendors were assessed on their ability to address critical challenges in the age verification market, including data privacy concerns, scalability, and innovation. Data Zoo excelled in several areas:

· Global Coverage: Leveraging access to authoritative databases across 50+ countries, Data Zoo provides seamless age verification for a diverse and global user base.
· Accuracy and User Experience: Delivering a 96% automated match rate, the platform ensures a frictionless experience for end-users while maintaining high verification accuracy.
· Innovation: With a privacy-first strategy, Data Zoo stays ahead by enhancing fraud detection capabilities using advanced AI-driven signals, ensuring protection against emerging threats like synthetic identities and deepfakes.

Meeting the Needs of a Growing Market

The age verification market is expected to grow significantly, reaching $10.4 billion by 2029, driven by increasing adoption across regulated and unregulated sectors. Data Zoo’s scalable, user-friendly solutions are uniquely positioned to address this demand, offering businesses the tools to adapt to regulatory shifts while protecting their customers.

“With global regulations evolving rapidly, companies need solutions that balance compliance with user experience,” adds Minutella. “Data Zoo is at the forefront, empowering businesses to ensure secure and compliant operations while building customer trust. This commitment is reflected in Liminal’s exceptional rating in the User Experience category.”