Digital Verification Services (DVS)
Certified digital identity services for verifying user attributes.
Definition
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.
Related Terms
digital verification services
State‑enabled or accredited credential verification services....
Information Commission
Reformed statutory data protection regulator (successor to ICO)....
digital identity service
A service enabling sharing of personal or organisational identity data....
electronic identification and trust services
eID, eSignature, eTimestamp and related trust services....
accredited digital identity service
A digital identity service accredited under the TF regime....