A list of certified providers is available on GOV.UK – click here.
It is not mandatory for you to use a certified provider but IDSPs can carry out digital identity verification to a range of standards or levels of confidence and the Home Office recommends that employers only accept checks via an IDSP that satisfy a minimum of a Medium Level of Confidence.
Given the fast pace of change, we would stress that this information is designed to be informative, not advisory and represents our understanding of English law and practice as at the date indicated. We would always recommend that you should seek specific guidance on any particular legal issue.
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