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Category: Identity verification

A guide to identity verification

Tony Machin

January 7, 2025

Identity verification is a process which helps to ensure that an individual is who they say they are. Organisations of all sizes verify the identity of their customers, employees, and users to protect themselves from fraud, create trust and comply with local legislative requirements.

The TrustID Document Helpdesk: a look behind the scenes

Tony Machin

April 20, 2024

One of the things which makes TrustID different is our Document Helpdesk Team. They are experts in identity document validation and legislation and offer a unique and valuable service to our customers. Read on to find out more about this expert team and how they work.

Identity checks for DBS – Digital identity validation vs face-to-face identity checks

Tony Machin

March 12, 2024

As a certified IDSP, we’re asked lots of questions by employers about what the choice between Digital / remote and face-to-face identity checks really means within the DBS application process. In this blog, we explore 3 of the key differences between the 2 validation methods.

Five benefits of identity verification

Sarah Croft

February 1, 2024

In 2023, sixty-nine per cent of organisations reported experiencing significant losses from identity fraud. So, getting identity verification right remains crucial. In this blog, we look at the top five benefits of identity verification.

Identity checks helping to fight fraud in a tough economic climate

Tony Machin

September 12, 2023

Embedding ID validation technology into the KYC processes helps high-risk customers to protect both their business and their reputation for providing an excellent customer onboarding experience.

6 Reasons to Choose Identity Validation Services From TrustID

Sarah Croft

August 23, 2023

In a world driven by digital innovation, where businesses navigate compliance complexities and seek authenticity in their candidates, many are turning to Identity Service Providers (IDSPs) to help. Find out why TrustID is a leading choice.

How does Digital Right to Work software work? TrustID’s Process explained

Sarah Croft

August 4, 2023

How does our digital Right to Work process work? Here’s a step by step guide on how TrustID can support digital checks under the latest Right to Work Scheme.

What’s been the impact on recruitment since Right to Work checks went digital?

Sarah Croft

July 17, 2023

The TrustID team has recently been out and about. We’ve loved engaging with HR and talent leaders from organisations of all sizes and across multiple sectors at the recent Festival of Work and HR Technologies shows. Here are some of the things we discovered over the course of our conversations, and some of the lessons that have been learnt around Right to Work along the way.

Identity verification technology: driving quicker, compliant recruitment in education

Sarah Croft

July 10, 2023

Remote IDVT services enable education institutions and recruiters to secure top talent, from wide regions, while maintaining compliance with DofE regulations. Read more about how Identity Validation Technology is helping to reduce admin, improve the applicant experience, and maintain the safety of children and young adults.

Digital Right to Work checks – a guide for employers

Tony Machin

June 23, 2023

From 6th April 2022, the Government updated Right to Work guidance and launched a digital Right to Work Scheme to further facilitate online Right to Work (RtW) checks. The digital Scheme allows employers to remotely verify the identity of people with applicable documents using an Identity Service Provider (IDSP). But, what choices does an employer now have for RtW checks?