September 3 2025 – BSI has launched a service to help organizations comply with the latest version (Gamma 0.4) of the UK Government’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF) and build confidence in digital verification services (DVS) such as digital identification checks for employment screening and digital Right‑to‑Rent checks, which help people securely prove their identity, personal information, or eligibility online.
UK DIATF establishes the official framework for the deployment of trusted DVS in the UK market, aiming to make such services easier and safer to use, as these become more critical for businesses and government services in areas such as financial boarding services, right to work services and age assurance among others.
BSI’s new certification scheme service is now positioned to support organizations in demonstrating compliance with the latest version of UK DIATF requirements, helping to inspire trust and confidence in digital verification services.
Organizations certified by BSI can demonstrate that their digital identity and attribute services meet high standards for security, privacy, and reliability. This will allow individuals and organizations in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, public sector, legal, technology, education and more to confidently use and share digital identities and attributes across different services.
The launch follows the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 achieving Royal Assent in June. This establishes a formal legal framework for DVS, helping to move the DIATF beyond its previous pilot phase into full implementation, setting new standards for how data is used, shared, and protected across sectors.
Carlos Pérez Ruiz, Global Head of Digital Trust Product Certification, BSI, said: “As digital verification services become increasingly vital across industries and government, trust will be critical to their successful adoption. In light of the new legal framework, we stand ready to help organizations demonstrate their commitment to trusted, secure, and privacy-focused digital identity solutions.
“The formalization of the UK DIATF marks a turning point for the sector and sets a new benchmark for digital trust, and we’re proud to play a key role in shaping the UK’s digital future through our certification service to this.”
For further information, visit https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/products-and-services/assessment-and-certification/product-testing-certification/uk-digital-identity-and-attributes-framework/
