Veriff Achieves UK Government Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework Certification
We are excited to announce that Veriff has achieved certification against the UK government’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (UKDIATF). It is a government initiative aimed at establishing a secure and trustworthy digital identity ecosystem in the region as a part of its digital transformation efforts. With this certification, Veriff customers can verify the identities of UK-based users more confidently, while complying with UK government approved rules.
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About UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (UKDIATF)
Introduced last year, UKDIATF provides guidance and requirements for identity and authentication service providers to ensure that they meet certain technical and security standards, as well as principles for protecting users' privacy and data. The Home Office in the UK recommends companies use certified identity service providers (IDSPs) that meet the trust framework standards for Right to Work, Right to Rent and Disclosure and Barring Service’s (DBS) checks.
I’d like to congratulate Veriff for this achievement and welcome you to being part of the UKDIATF community. I am looking forward to seeing continuous progress with your digital transformation efforts in the UK.
Scope of UKDIATF
UKDIATF ensures that the companies that are part of this digital identity ecosystem, like Veriff, are held accountable and consistently meet high security standards under strict governance, while improving the efficiency and user experience of remote IDV and reducing the risk of fraud for businesses.
Veriff about achieving the certification
“This certification gives our global customers additional assurance that our internal processes meet generally accepted best practices. Even though UKDIATF is specifically designed for the UK market, certification requirements such as data privacy, risk management, and others - are in line with global industry standards,” said Indrek Heinloo, COO of Veriff. “Certifications like these are a true testament to our continued commitment to building trust and stopping fraud simply and effectively. Being a part of the UKDIATF community gives our existing and new customers even more confidence in our technology, security, and processes.”
This certification gives our global customers additional assurance that our internal processes meet generally accepted best practices.
Overview of the verification process
The verification process is simple yet thorough for UK users. If an individual wants to rent accommodation or work in the UK, the “Right to Rent” or “Right to Work” checks are required. As part of the verification process, a user takes a photo of their ID and a selfie. Their identity and document authenticity are then checked. Finally, checks against CIFAS database, Credit history, Electoral roll, and Politically Exposed Person (PEP) registry are run. If a user passes all these checks, their session is approved.
About The Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS)
The Age Check Certification Scheme (ACCS) is a UKAS-accredited conformity assessment body, comprised of auditors, certification specialists, and data protection experts. We independently test and certify online and offline systems that check age and identity, such as passport scanners, biometric technology, and age verification software. The Age Check Certification Scheme has 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. The Age Check Certification Scheme’s mission is to protect children from the harm associated with access to age-restricted products, content and services. Safeguarding young people has significant benefits for not just children themselves, but for the community as a whole – so it’s crucial that companies comply with the age restrictions put in place by the government.
