Meet UK digital identity standards while reducing fraud and delivering seamless onboarding
New UK legislation and guidance are reshaping how organisations verify identity – introducing clear standards for compliance, transparency and fraud prevention.
Identity Connect combines document checks, biometric verification and fraud intelligence to deliver a clear, auditable identity decision – all through a single API.
GPG45 aligned
DVS Trust Framework ready
Single API integration
Identity verification is getting harder - not easier
What this means for your organisation
The UK digital identity landscape is undergoing a major shift.
- The Digital Verification Services (DVS) Trust Framework 1.0 introduces a government-backed standard for identity verification.
- New HM Treasury and DSIT guidance (2026) confirms digital identity as an accepted method for AML checks when delivered by certified providers.
Certification now directly impacts regulatory compliance and assurance quality.
At the same time:
Fraud, impersonation and synthetic identity risks are increasing
Customers expect fast, low-friction onboarding
Markets are shifting towards standardised, trust framework–aligned identity assurance
Organisations that adopt certified digital identity services now are better positioned to meet regulatory expectations and future-proof their onboarding strategies.
How it works
A smarter way to verify identity
- Capture identity – Customers submit identity evidence via document capture, with checks to confirm documents are genuine and valid.
- Verify the individual – Biometric checks, including selfie and liveness detection, confirm the person is the rightful document holder.
- Assess identity signals – Identity data, activity history and KYC records are analysed to assess the strength and credibility of the identity.
- Detect risk – Integrated fraud checks screen for risk using databases, PEP and mortality records, and rule-based indicators.
- Deliver decision – All signals are combined to produce a clear, GPG45-aligned, auditable level of confidence outcome with full transparency.
A single, orchestrated flow replaces multiple disconnected checks.
Why Identity Connect is different
Traditional identity verification →❌ Multiple tools ❌ Hard to audit ❌ Not standards-aligned
Identity Connect
Single orchestrated journey
Clear, auditable decisions
Built for UK frameworks Seamless experience
Identity Connect brings together multiple verification methods into a single solution – helping you meet regulatory standards while improving customer experience and reducing fraud risk.
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Meet Identity Connect
Identity Connect is Experian’s independently certified identity verification solution – bringing together document checks, biometrics and fraud intelligence into a single, orchestrated journey.
One journey. One API. One clear decision.
Get your consultation nowThe benefits at a glance
Regulatory confidence
Align to UK Trust Framework and AML guidance with a standards-based approach.
Stronger fraud protection
Detect impersonation and synthetic identity risk at onboarding.
Faster customer onboarding
Reduce friction with a streamlined, single verification journey.
Clear, auditable outcomes
Meet compliance requirements with structured decisioning you can evidence.
Simplified integration
Connect once via a single API and remove multiple verification tools.
Future-ready approach
Stay aligned as digital identity standards and regulation evolve.
Get in touch to find out how Identity Connect can help your business
Frequently asked questions
Defines how identity must be assessed and scored.
Sets the governance, security and operational standards identity providers must meet.