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How TrustID Approaches Privacy in Digital Identity
Omon Ilaboya
January 27, 2026
As digital identity plays an increasingly critical role in online interactions, trust has never been more important. At TrustID, privacy isn’t a regulatory afterthought, it’s a core design principle. From data minimisation to privacy by design, we build secure, compliant identity verification solutions that protect individual privacy at every step.
Identity Fraud Trends in 2025: Document Fraud, Imposters and Emerging Threats
Sarah Croft
January 15, 2026
In 2025, identity fraud continued to grow, with a sharp rise in fraudulent identity documents, imposter fraud and digitally altered IDs. While traditional fake documents remain a risk, fraudsters increasingly relied on genuine documents, share codes and AI-driven manipulation to bypass identity checks.
Changes to Settlement and Indefinite Leave to Remain: What You Need to Know
Guest Writer
December 30, 2025
Proposed changes to the UK settlement and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) framework could significantly affect long-term residency planning for individuals and employers. In a recent article, Field Seymour Parkes explain what the updates could mean in practice, including the impact of longer settlement timelines, additional visa extensions and more frequent right to work checks.
Work in Progress: The Employment Rights Bill’s Path Forward
Guest Writer
December 1, 2025
The Employment Rights Bill (“ERB”) was introduced to Parliament on 10th October 2024 as part of the Labour government’s “Plan to Make Work Pay”. It represents one of the most significant overhauls of UK employment law in decades. So, just over 12 months on, where are we now? The Original Proposals It may be helpful […]
Understanding Companies House ID Verification: What You Need to Know
Sarah Croft
November 10, 2025
From 18th November 2025, all UK company directors, PSCs, and LLP members must verify their identity with Companies House. This landmark change under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) introduces new verification requirements that can be completed either directly through GOV.UK or via an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).
In this blog, TrustID outlines the key elements of the new framework, answers common questions raised during our joint webinar with Companies House, and explains how our Identity Document Validation services support ACSPs in meeting compliance standards.
Could your screening process spot a deepfake – or would it let it pass?
Guest Writer
September 10, 2025
The rise of generative AI is transforming hiring and onboarding – but it’s also driving a surge in identity fraud. Traditional screening methods can no longer keep pace. To protect compliance, safeguard people, and maintain trust, employers need modern identity verification tools designed to detect deepfakes and deliver a secure, seamless candidate experience.
Identity validation in the holiday letting industry – why and how?
Sarah Croft
February 5, 2025
If you’re looking to build greater protection and trust into your holiday lets organisation, why not consider joining other holiday businesses using TrustID and invest in a robust identity verification system? Read our blog to find out how and why.
2 years of Digital Scheme checks
Sarah Croft
January 9, 2025
Read our free guide to explore what’s changed for employers in the 2 years since the introduction of the Digital Scheme, including fraud trends, a look at the fastest adopters and what’s next for Right to Work guidance.
Navigating Challenges and Opportunities through Candidate Experience
Guest Writer
August 12, 2024
Guest blog written by Stormie Haller, Director of Marketing at Tracker. Top talent is in high demand and client expectations are soaring. A positive candidate experience has emerged as a non-negotiable factor for success for staffing firms and a true differentiator. While the significance of a great candidate experience is widely acknowledged among staffing professionals, […]
Changing Employment Fraud Trends: stop the imposters before they harm your business
Tony Machin
July 4, 2024
In February this year, the government tripled the civil penalties which can be issued to employers who knowingly employ workers without the Right to Work (RtW) in the UK. The fines have risen from £15,000 to £45,000 for a first offence, and from £20,000 to £60,000 for repeat offenders. For SMEs, the financial risk of […]
