With the arrival of DIATF Gamma 0.4 on 1 July 2025, organizations certified under the Beta 0.3 version face a clear deadline. All Beta certifications will expire on 31 March 2026.
If your organization has relied on Beta certification, now is the time to plan your uplift. Waiting risks losing your place on the certified register and missing opportunities in a rapidly evolving market.
At BSI, we’re already helping organizations prepare for this transition ensuring they stay compliant, credible, and competitive.
Why the uplift matters
Certification under the Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF) proves that your service is a trustworthy, safe, and reliable digital verification service (DVS). It shows regulators, clients, and users that you manage identity data responsibly and securely.
Gamma raises expectations further. Introduced under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, it is now the statutory level of DIATF and is mandatory for DBS digital vetting. Certification is also strongly recommended for Right to Work and Right to Rent checks, embedding Gamma into essential compliance pathways.
This means organizations cannot afford to wait. Transitioning ensures your services stay certified and trusted under the new framework.
What’s different in Gamma
For Beta-certified organizations, uplifting to Gamma means addressing several new requirements:
- Defined roles – Organizations must identify whether they are an IDSP, ASP, OSP, HSP, or CSP.
- Higher standards – Including bias audits, escalation routes, and stricter transparency obligations.
- User protection – Stronger safeguards to ensure fairness and accountability in digital identity processes.
- Closer alignment – Stronger ties to government schemes like DBS, Right to Work, and Right to Rent.
How to prepare for the transition
To stay on track, organizations should take practical steps now:
- Confirm your role type under Gamma.
- Review governance and transparency processes to meet new standards.
- Benchmark against Gamma requirements to identify gaps.
- Develop a transition plan with clear timelines ahead of March 2026.
- Engage early with certification partners like BSI to reduce risks of delay.
To support organizations, BSI will soon release a Certification Readiness Checklist. This practical tool will help you benchmark current practices and plan improvements before audit.
The benefits of acting early
Transitioning to Gamma ahead of the deadline offers more than compliance. Early adopters can:
- Position themselves as leaders in digital trust
- Reassure clients, regulators, and users with a visible commitment to higher standards
- Secure an advantage in competitive procurement and tender processes
- Reduce the risk of service disruption when Beta expires
Secure your certification path with BSI
The expiry of Beta in March 2026 is a turning point. Uplifting to Gamma is not just a requirement, it’s an opportunity to strengthen your organization’s trust, compliance, and market credibility.
BSI has already supported organizations through Beta certification. Now, our experts are ready to help you take the next step with confidence.
Prepare your transition to DIATF Gamma with BSI.
