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What the February 2026 update means for your Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) processes

Sarah Croft

March 10, 2026

The February 2026 update on MLR and digital identity offers clarity for regulated firms and introduces a stronger role for certified digital identity services. In this blog, we explain how accountants and legal firms can use certified digital identity checks to strengthen AML compliance and meet the latest UK guidance.

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.

Digital Identity and DBS Checks – what employers need to know

Sarah Croft

November 3, 2025

With the latest DBS guidance updates now in effect, employers are encouraged to adopt digital identity verification as best practice. Digital checks offer faster onboarding, improved compliance, and stronger fraud prevention compared to manual processes. At TrustID, we provide government-certified digital verification services for DBS and Right to Work checks, helping organisations stay compliant, secure, and efficient. Discover how our flexible, remote solutions can simplify your identity checks and keep you ahead of regulatory changes.

New MLR guidance recognises trusted digital identities in financial services

Sarah Croft

September 24, 2025

The UK government has shared plans for new guidance recognizing trusted digital identities in financial services, giving firms clarity on how certified Digital Verification Services (DVS) can meet Money Laundering Regulations. The goal is to unlock efficiencies, reduce fraud, and streamline onboarding, helping businesses confidently integrate digital identity into compliance processes.

How to choose the best Right to Work provider: a guide for employers and recruiters

Sarah Croft

September 23, 2025

With penalties for illegal working now reaching £60,000 per worker, employers and recruiters face mounting pressure to get Right to Work checks right. How to choose the best Right to Work provider shows how TrustID’s certified Digital Verification Services can help you stay compliant, protect your business, streamline onboarding and deliver a seamless experience for every new hire.

Companies House Identity Verification: What it means for ACSPs and how to choose IDVT

Sarah Croft

June 19, 2025

Changes from Companies House mean ACSPs must now verify the identity of Directors and PSCs to meet new compliance standards. Certified IDVT solutions like TrustID simplify this process, reduce risk, and ensure fast, secure checks that align with government requirements—helping your firm stay compliant and onboard clients with confidence.

Illegal working enforcement: the reality behind the headlines for employers

Sarah Croft

June 10, 2025

Illegal working enforcement is intensifying across the UK, affecting all employers—not just ‘high-risk’ sectors. Robust Right to Work checks are essential to stay compliant and avoid penalties. Digital solutions like TrustID streamline verification, protect your business, and simplify hiring in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

8 ways TrustID is transforming hiring in the hospitality sector

Sarah Croft

May 1, 2025

From restaurants and hotels to fast-service chains, 350+ hospitality businesses use TrustID to streamline Right to Work checks and onboarding.

Exciting News: TrustID joins The Citation Group!

Tony Machin

April 3, 2025

TrustID has officially joined The Citation Group – a leading provider of compliance solutions that supports over 120,000 businesses globally.