The Office for Digital Identities and Attributes (OfDIA) has updated its register of certified identity verification firms under the Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF), highlighting 55 firms including leaders like Veridas and Yoti. A new trustmark will be introduced to enhance service verification. Most certifications are from the Age Check Certification Scheme, with Kantara Initiative adding new names. Notably, National Quality Assurance is no longer part of the approved bodies.
The Office for Digital Identities and Attributes (OfDIA) has updated its register of certified digital identity verification firms under the Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF). This move aims to enhance transparency and trust in digital identity services, reassuring users about the reliability of service providers in the UK.
The updated register currently features a beta list of 55 certified firms, including major players such as Veridas, Yoti, Mastercard, Onfido, and Jumio. The purpose of the register is to confirm whether services meet the DIATF standards, ensuring user protection and service reliability.
OfDIA also introduced a new trustmark for high-quality identity verification services, which will have a six-digit number. This number can be used to verify the legitimacy of the service by cross-referencing it with the register. The trustmark is expected to be issued once related legislation is enacted.
Most certifications were conducted by the Age Check Certification Scheme, while Kantara Initiative has also contributed certifications. Recently, it granted DIATF certification to new entities including Persona Identities, Konfir, and Verify365, as well as the Gov.uk One Login service.
The firm SQR Group Limited received certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI). Notably, the National Quality Assurance has been removed from the list of approved conformity assessment bodies, though reasons for this change were not disclosed. OfDIA emphasizes that these developments help create a trust-based ecosystem for digital identities.
Overall, OfDIA’s initiatives are aimed at fostering a reliable, technology-agnostic digital identity system, making it easier for individuals and businesses to trust and verify identity services employed online.
OfDIA has made significant strides in updating its register of certified digital identity verification firms, which enhances consumer trust and security in the UK digital identity landscape. The introduction of a trustmark will allow for straightforward verification of service provider legitimacy. These steps are crucial for establishing a reliable identity verification ecosystem as the legislation progresses.
Original Source: www.biometricupdate.com
