Author: Tony Machin
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.
Fines to increase for businesses and landlords who knowingly support illegal migrants
Tony Machin
August 8, 2023
Under the latest government plans, revealed on 7th August, the level of civil penalties for employers and landlords are set to triple.
The new penalty scheme is due to come into force at the start of 2024.
Digital Right to Work checks – all you need to know
Tony Machin
June 23, 2023
As you have probably heard, from 6th April the Government updated Right to Work guidance and launched a new 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 are these changes and how do they affect you?
How can technology help with Right to Work checks on all of your applicants?
Tony Machin
May 4, 2023
Right to Work (RtW) checks remain a crucial aspect of any organisation’s compliance process. At the recent HR Technologies show, I shared my thoughts on how Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) can help, no matter how you make Right to Work checks.
Faster Right to Work checks to secure the best talent
Tony Machin
March 19, 2023
Most employers clearly understand the importance of securing candidates who have the Right to Work in the UK. However, in our recent survey, only 60% of organisations say they use technology to help secure the best talent ahead of the competition.
Using a certified IDSP for identity verification and DBS checks on employees
Tony Machin
December 19, 2022
If your hiring process requires you to complete criminal record checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), could digital identity validation help you and your applicants?
We’ve Moved – TrustID Expands into New Office
Tony Machin
August 22, 2022
Due to our increased growth over the last several months, TrustID has relocated to The Blade, the iconic building in Abbey Square, Reading. As we’ve seen increased demand in our services, the move reflects TrustID’s continued success.
Digital identity: a toolkit for onboarding teams. (Part II – Are you ready for Right to Work?)
Tony Machin
July 11, 2022
In this 4-part series, we share how we’re supporting businesses to help make onboarding and recruitment easier, faster and more secure.
Part 2: Are you ready Right for Work? Real life questions about the changes in right to work checks, the introduction of digital checks, and why it’s important to act now
Digital identity: a toolkit for onboarding teams. (Part I – A question of identity)
Tony Machin
June 27, 2022
In this 4-part series, we share how we’re supporting businesses to help make onboarding and recruitment easier, faster and more secure.
Part 1: A question of identity – A quick 101 on digital identity verification including what it is, why it is important, and how it can make life a whole lot easier for HR professionals.
TrustID digital identity services approved by UK Government
Tony Machin
June 15, 2022
We are delighted to announce that TrustID is now a certified digital identity service provider (IDSP) for Right to Work (RtW), Right to Rent (RtR) and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks under the UK Digital Identity & Attributes Trust Framework.
