ROC Joins the Age Verification Providers Association, Supporting Global Trade Policies for Age Assurance
Key Highlights
- ➤ROC joins the Age Verification Providers Association to support global age-assurance policies
- ➤ROC recently ranked #1 globally in NIST age-estimation accuracy evaluation
- ➤ROC launches first SaaS product, an Age Estimation API for digital platforms
- ➤AVPA membership expands ROC engagement with policymakers and age-assurance industry leaders
Expert Statements
Blake Moore, Chief Operating Officer of ROC
“Joining the AVPA strengthens ROC’s role in advancing secure, privacy-conscious age assurance”
Blake Moore, Chief Operating Officer of ROC
“As global age-gating requirements continue to expand, businesses face the challenge of protecting minors and meeting regulatory obligations without compromising privacy or creating unnecessary friction. The AVPA provides an important forum for ROC to engage with industry leaders, policymakers, and regulators as the market evolves.”
Iain Corby, Executive Director of the AVPA
“We first noticed ROC through strong performance in NIST evaluations of their facial age estimation technology, which is an important, inclusive, and convenient option in the rapidly expanding and innovative sector we represent. We appreciate their decision to support our work promoting privacy-preserving, standards-based age assurance around the world.”
DENVER, CO, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rank One Computing Corporation d/b/a ROC (Nasdaq: ROC) (“ROC” or the “Company”), a U.S. leader in Vision AI, building unified biometric, video analytics, and digital evidence solutions, today announced that it has joined the Age Verification Providers Association (“AVPA”), a global trade body representing organizations across the age-assurance industry. ROC’s membership follows its recent achievement of #1 global ranking in age estimation accuracy as determined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) Face Analysis Technology Evaluation for Age Estimation and Verification (“FATE AEV”) and represents the Company’s alignment with the AVPA’s dedication to the global age-assurance market.
“Joining the AVPA strengthens ROC’s role in advancing secure, privacy-conscious age assurance,” said Blake Moore, ROC Chief Operating Officer. “As global age-gating requirements continue to expand, businesses face the challenge of protecting minors and meeting regulatory obligations without compromising privacy or creating unnecessary friction. The AVPA provides an important forum for ROC to engage with industry leaders, policymakers, and regulators as the market evolves.”
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