Technical

digital verification services

State‑enabled or accredited credential verification services.

Definitions (2)

Services and delivery bodies (state‑enabled or accredited) that verify credentials or attributes (such as identity, entitlements or status) for reuse across public and private services; the Act establishes standards, accreditation, oversight and interfaces (via DSIT/ICO) for these services.

Digital Verification Services (DVS) are services that digitally verify or assert the identity or attributes of individuals; the bill creates a statutory trust framework requiring DVS providers to register, meet approval criteria, and be subject to oversight (including potential awarding of a trust mark) administered under Secretary of State powers with ICO consultation.