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Announcements 5 February 2025

Vouchsafe’s inclusive identity verification is now DIATF certified

Jaye Hackett

We’re really pleased to share that Vouchsafe has been certified to the UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework by the Age Check Certification Scheme.

As far as we can tell, Vouchsafe is the first and only identity service provider (IDSP) certified to offer vouching.

With biometric vouching, a trusted referee means firms can safely onboard more users without relying on photo ID.

This breakthrough is a lifeline for one billion people without photo ID around the world, 11 million of whom are in the UK.

Usability can also be improved, as live scans of passports and driving licences are a common pain point of user verification.

The DIATF sets out standards for responsible identity verification. Certified companies are audited against it to make sure they’re following all the rules.

Government bodies are increasingly choosing to align with the DIATF. Vouchsafe is already working with ScotAccount to onboard the estimated one million Scots without photo ID.

Mark Elliot, Programme Director of the Scottish Government’s CivTech programme, said:

“Vouchsafe is exactly the kind of daring, innovative company that CivTech exists to support. They exemplify how private sector partners can solve public sector challenges and make people’s lives better.”

”Their groundbreaking approach to inclusive identity verification is a rare opportunity for public services to both improve access and reduce overheads at the same time. I’m really pleased this fast-moving team has achieved such impactful milestones.”

The news is also a strong endorsement of Vouchsafe’s potential to provide inclusive, effective KYC within financial services.

Nicola Anderson, CEO of FinTech Scotland, who Vouchsafe have worked with on several innovation challenges, including the FCA’s 2024 TechSprint on financial inclusion, said:

“Vouchsafe tackles one of financial services’ biggest challenges; ensuring inclusion without compromising security.”

“Their work shows how technology can make financial products more accessible and simplify compliance at the same time, including with the new Consumer Duty. It’s great to see Vouchsafe reach this milestone and continue pushing for inclusion in the digital economy.”

Contact chloe@vouchsafe.id to learn more about Vouchsafe’s certified identity verification and KYC services.

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