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Published in response to:
Gov.uk – “Building trust through independent, accredited conformity assessment” (13 November 2025)
As digital identity becomes foundational to hiring, compliance and workforce management, the UK Government is doubling down on one principle: trust must be earned and independently verified.
In its recent guidance, the Government Digital Identity team highlighted the importance of accredited conformity assessment, where trusted third parties independently validate that an identity provider meets strict technical and security standards.
For employers, HR leaders and compliance teams, this shift has major implications for choosing identity partners – and for protecting their organisations from risk.
Here’s what you need to know.
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1. Accreditation is now a core expectation. It’s not a bonus feature
The guidance makes one point clear: organisations should only rely on identity services that have passed accredited, independent assessment.
Why? Because accreditation:
- Confirms the provider follows recognised, regulated standards
- Reduces the risk of weak or insecure identity checks
- Ensures interoperability across trust frameworks
- Protects users from fraud, data misuse and system vulnerabilities
- Creates confidence for employers, regulators and auditors
In a world where digital identity systems underpin Right to Work, DBS, modern slavery checks and onboarding, the risks of using a non-accredited service are simply too high.
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2. Independent assessment protects against inconsistent or low-quality providers
The UK’s digital identity ecosystem is growing fast but not every provider follows best practice.
Accredited conformity assessment ensures that organisations avoid:
- Providers who claim compliance but cannot evidence it
- Identity workflows that don’t meet assurance requirements
- Vulnerabilities caused by incomplete or outdated technology
- Solutions lacking auditable, consistent processes
- Fragmented systems that introduce errors and compliance gaps
With regulators intensifying focus on identity, safety and safeguarding, employers need independent assurance more than ever.
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3. Conformity assessment reinforces trust for both employers and candidates
Trust is a two-sided challenge:
Employers need confidence
They must know that their identity partner meets robust DSIT and trust framework standards, particularly in regulated sectors.
Candidates need assurance
Workers want to know their identity data is handled securely, transparently and with proven safeguards.
Independent accreditation gives both groups the confidence to rely on digital identity processes without uncertainty.
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4. Rightcheck is already aligned with the Government’s trust and accreditation expectations
At Rightcheck, independent assurance and certification sit at the heart of our platform.
DSIT-certified digital identity verification
We operate under the highest government standards for digital identity assurance.
Industry Standard Tier 3 aligned
Including liveness, document validation, and robust security controls.
Home Office-approved digital Right to Work
Fully compliant with statutory codes, documentation requirements and audit-ability.
Trusted, consistent identity checks across all screening types
RtW, DBS, modern slavery checks and references all run under the same assurance framework.
Auditable workflows for defensibility
Every step is recorded; essential for HR, compliance and risk functions.
When employers choose Rightcheck, they choose one accredited, independently validated partner instead of multiple systems with varying standards.
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5. What employers should do now
To align with the government’s direction of travel, organisations should:
1. Review their current identity provider’s accreditation status
Can they demonstrate DSIT certification or independent assessment?
If not, risk exposure is growing.
2. Consolidate identity and vetting workflows under a single trusted partner
Fragmented systems increase compliance vulnerabilities.
3. Prepare for 2026 scrutiny
With DVS measures, DBS retention rule changes, and growing focus on modern slavery, accreditation will become a defining requirement.
4. Prioritise providers able to prove trust, not just claim it
Independent validation is the new benchmark.
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The bottom line
Digital identity sits at the core of safe, compliant and ethical hiring.
The government’s latest guidance makes it clear that independent, accredited assessment is now essential – not optional.
Rightcheck delivers this assurance by design, giving employers a trusted, certified, future-ready identity partner.
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Ready to strengthen trust in your onboarding processes?
We can help you evaluate your current verification landscape and move to a fully accredited, independently validated identity workflow.
→ Book a demo of the Rightcheck platform
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