Category: Online checks
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.
4 questions to ask before choosing Digital Right to Work Checks and an IDSP
Tony Machin
April 19, 2022
Following an update to Right to Work guidance on 6th April, the Home Office have launched a new digital Scheme – a permanent option for remote recruitment of applicable candidates. As a leading IDSP, we’ve been speaking to hundreds of companies over the last few weeks, helping them to explore their options for Right to Work checks moving forwards
Five ways Identity Service Providers (IDSPs) can help Right to Rent checks
Sarah Croft
March 10, 2022
If you work in the lettings industry or are a private landlord, you will be aware that you are required to check all your adult tenants have the legal Right to Rent in the UK. Even if you already have processes in place, making high volumes of visual checks or managing remote checks may be a challenge.
Recent trends in fake identity documents: what happened in 2021?
Christie Lewis
March 8, 2022
At TrustID, we constantly monitor and record the number and type of fake identity documents we detect across different industries. This helps us to see what types of documents we need to particularly keep our eye on, which sectors are most at risk, and more.
Digital identity checks: helping Right to Work compliance in construction
Tony Machin
January 6, 2022
In this blog, we discuss how construction firms can help their subcontractors detect illegal workers and protect their reputations.
Government announces plans to roll out digital identity checks through IDVT
Tony Machin
December 28, 2021
A joint announcement by the Home Office and Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) has confirmed plans to allow employers and landlords to use certified Identification Document Validation Technology (IDVT) service providers to carry out digital identity checks on their behalf from April 2022.
Why remote identity verification helps more than just compliance
Tony Machin
November 10, 2021
The past two years have taught us that it is possible for many of us to work efficiently with reduced personal contact. Identity checking – a vital component of Right to Work (RtW) and Anti-money-laundering (AML) compliance – is one of many tasks we have learned to perform remotely.
How improving KYC processes can help you to gain more business
Tony Machin
September 21, 2021
Regardless of your industry, you shouldn’t see KYC checks as a luxury. Money laundering alone costs the UK more than £100 billion every year, and affects all kinds of companies of all sizes.
Managing AML compliance in uncertain times
Tony Machin
July 1, 2021
I recently wrote an article which appeared in ‘The Accountant online’ looking how accountants can conveniently comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) requirements in a fast-moving business environment. Read on for a summary of the article.
Digital KYC checks combined with human expertise – the best way to protect your business
Tony Machin
June 14, 2021
What is a digital Know Your Customer (KYC) check and is it important? We are living in a digital age. Smart phones, smart speakers and connected devices are everywhere, and connected to all aspects of our lives. So, if you are working in a profession that requires you to comply with UK anti-money laundering (AML) […]
