Digital Identity

We understand some Candidates might not want or be able to use the Yoti app. That’s no problem. Digital ID verification isn’t mandatory and our online portal will give you the option to go through a manual ID verification process if you’d prefer to do so.

Following the pandemic-driven, mass migration to remote and hybrid working models, there’s been a widespread move towards greater digitalisation. In particular, employers and the wider recruitment industry were quick to recognise the benefits associated with remote ID verification. And as a result, the Home Office granted the option to use digital ID verification on an ongoing basis, and specifically in connection with Right to Work checks.

The use of Digital ID is aligned to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Identity Trust Scheme. The DBS Identity Trust Scheme enables digital identity checking within their pre-employment criminal disclosure checking process. As of 2022, UK employers can use certified Identification Documentation Validation Technology (IDVT) providers such as Yoti to conduct digital identity checks for the purpose of basic, standard and enhanced disclosure applications.

We’ll use your digital ID to carry out the checks and verifications required by our Client – your (future) employer – in connection with their role. If your employer has asked us to carry out criminal record checks and / or right to work checks on their behalf, your digital ID will be used to complete these checks with the relevant authorities.

The Digital ID app created by Yoti empowers people by giving them access to a reusable digital ID on their phone. It takes just minutes to set up, using a government issued ID document and a selfie. Once set up, individuals can use it to prove who they are, online or in person. All of your details will be encrypted within the app and can only be accessed by you. No-one else can share your individual data, only you can from within their app. Read more about Yoti on their website and learn how they keep users’ personal data safe.